'Mamma Mia' Stage Star Sara Poyzer Is No Longer Needed Due To AI
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The debate between artificial intelligence (AI) and entertainment continues as AI is replacing actress Sara Poyzer in an upcoming BBC production where she was slated to recreate the voice of a dying person.
The BBC released a statement: “We are making a highly sensitive documentary which features a contributor who is nearing the end of life and is now unable to speak. We have been working closely with their family to explore how we might best represent the contributor’s voice at the end of the film when words they have written are read out. In these very particular circumstances and with the family’s wishes in mind we have agreed to use AI for a brief section to recreate a voice which can now no longer be heard. This will be clearly labeled within the film.”
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Poyzer posted a screenshot of the email delivering the news on her X account, writing that it was “sobering.” The post has since gone viral, racking up nearly two million views. Many within the online X-verse support Poyzer, such as comedian Stevie Martin, the 98% Podcast, and Miltos Yerolemou.
Voice Squad, Poyzer’s agency, released a statement expressing their disappointment in the BBC’s decision; “The BBC have always stood for quality in their factual and drama broadcasting. As a voiceover agency we feel that AI is a danger to the whole industry - removing work from artists who have trained from three years at drama school and spent many years honing their craft. Voice artists are particularly skilled actors who deserve not to have their work devalued."
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