Netflix uses AI-generated Gene Wilder voice in Willy Wonka reality show

Netflix's upcoming reality show, Wonka's The Golden Ticket, has sparked controversy with the use of an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice. The show, inspired by Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will premiere on September 23rd. The AI-generated voice has been approved by Wilder's estate and family, but some have questioned the need for such a recreation.

The show features 12 'lucky' golden ticket winners competing in a high-stakes social experiment with a two-part finale on September 30th. This is not the first time Netflix has used AI-generated voices, having previously worked on productions re-creating the voice of Michael Caine and Stan Lee.

The use of AI-generated voices raises questions about the role of technology in the entertainment industry and the ethics of recreating deceased performers' voices. While some may see it as a way to keep the memory of beloved actors alive, others may view it as a form of digital necromancy.

Regardless of one's opinion on the matter, Wonka's The Golden Ticket is set to premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, offering a unique blend of competition and social experimentation. Will the show's use of AI-generated voices be a game-changer, or will it be a gimmick that falls flat? Only time will tell.