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Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder’s Voice With AI for Wonka Series - TODAY.com
Netflix utilized artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder for its new Wonka series
- Incident date
- Jul 2026
- Target
- Gene Wilder
Updated Jul 1, 2026 · 1 min read
On July 1, 2026, it was reported that Netflix employed artificial intelligence technology to synthesize the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder. This digital recreation was produced for a production titled Wonka's Golden Ticket.
What happened
The production involved the use of AI tools to recreate Gene Wilder's distinct vocal characteristics for the Netflix series. The incident highlights the growing trend of utilizing voice cloning technology to bring deceased performers into new media projects.
Sources
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