Key Highlights
- Matt Damon and Michael Caine join forces with ElevenLabs for AI-generated voices.
- McConaughey is investing in the company to produce a Spanish-language version of his “Lyrics of Livin’” song.
- Caine’s voice will be available on ElevenLabs’ Iconic Voice Marketplace, alongside other celebrity voices.
- The technology aims to provide ethical sourcing and licensing for iconic voices while expanding storytelling opportunities.
Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine Partner with AI Firm ElevenLabs
In a groundbreaking move in the entertainment industry, renowned actors Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have teamed up with AI audio company ElevenLabs to create virtual replications of their voices. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for voice technology as both celebrities also involve themselves in the company’s development.
McConaughey Invests in ElevenLabs
Matt Damon, who is already an investor in ElevenLabs since its founding in 2022, has now taken a more active role. He uses the technology to bring his “Lyrics of Livin'” song into Spanish, thereby reaching and connecting with a broader audience. McConaughey expressed his excitement about the potential for voice technology in a statement, saying, “Since our first conversation, I’ve been impressed by how the ElevenLabs team has taken the magic of the core technology and turned it into products that creators, enterprises and storytellers use daily.”
Caine Joins Iconic Voice Marketplace
At 92 years old, Michael Caine is joining the newly launched Iconic Voice Marketplace by ElevenLabs. This platform allows companies to request approval to use his voice for projects, including book narrations and articles. In a statement provided by the company, Caine commented on the ethical implications of AI in media creation: “Each new advancement in technology is met with caution — and rightly so.
But every single time, the human drive for passion, artistry and creativity prevails.” He added, “Because technology is just the medium. This is humanity — amplified.”
ElevenLabs’ Iconic Voice Marketplace includes voices from Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Laurence Olivier, Jean Harlow, and many others. The company claims that this marketplace solves ethical challenges in AI-driven media creation by enabling the proper sourcing and licensing of famous voices.
Industry Impact and Future Prospects
The collaboration between ElevenLabs and these iconic figures highlights a significant shift in how voice technology is being integrated into entertainment. As the industry continues to explore new ways of storytelling, McConaughey and Caine’s involvement underscores the potential for AI to enhance rather than replace human creativity.
However, not everyone is thrilled about this development. Critics argue that it could undermine opportunities for up-and-coming actors or voice artists, pushing them further into the margins.
Nevertheless, ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski sees this as a breakthrough: “This isn’t just another sentence; this is a timeless affirmation. will no longer just be read, they’ll be digested.” The company values its approach to technology, stating that it uses innovation not to replace humanity but to celebrate it.
The future of voice technology and its impact on the entertainment industry remains to be seen, but the collaboration between ElevenLabs and these legendary actors signals a new chapter in how voices are shared and used in media creation. As McConaughey said, “To everyone building with voice technology: keep going. You’re helping create a future where we can look up from our screens and connect through something as timeless as humanity itself — our voices.”
