Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Is it right to have an AI actress in a feature film?

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Virtual actress Tilly Norwood, who has not been cast in a film since her career was launched in autumn 2025, may finally be getting her breakthrough role.

Her creators, studio Particle 6, said on Monday that they will create a feature film for her to star in.

The film will be produced entirely using artificial intelligence (AI), with help from human writers, human technicians and human actors.
8 Jul 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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