SAG-AFTRA Calls Out ‘Fortnite’ Over Darth Vader AI Voice

Darth Vader fans are thrilled as Fortnite introduces an AI-driven version of the iconic Sith Lord. The feature, enabled by permission from James Earl Jones' estate, allows players to interact with Darth Vader in a Battle Royale mode. However, SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games and Llama Productions for supposedly replacing human voice actors with AI, devaluing their contributions. Despite ongoing negotiations on the Interactive Media Agreement strike, actors can still work on Fortnite due to its exception clause for pre-August 2023 games.