Michael Caine AI Clone To Voice 'The Odyssey' Audiobook For ElevenLabs - Deadline

Actor Michael Caine has partnered with ElevenLabs to provide an AI voice clone for a new 13-hour cinematic audiobook production of Homer’s The Odyssey. The project, which also features a full cast of other AI voices and synthesized music, is available for free through the company's ElevenReader platform.

What happened

The production marks a significant intersection of classical literature and digital synthesis, arriving ahead of a planned film adaptation of the same epic. Caine, known for his work in films such as The Dark Knight and The Italian Job, began his collaboration with the AI audio company last year to develop a replica of his voice. The resulting audiobook project required six weeks of production time to complete.

ElevenLabs, which counts actor Matthew McConaughey among its investors, positioned the release as a way to bridge traditional storytelling with modern technological capabilities. Jack McDermott, a growth leader at the company, stated that the production aims to create an immersive experience by combining human creativity with advanced AI tools. Caine expressed his support for the project, noting that the adaptation reimagines a timeless epic for contemporary audiences by leveraging digital innovation. The release is part of a broader trend of companies utilizing high-profile voice cloning to generate interest in literary content.