Archive · 20 May 2025
SAG-AFTRA Files Complaint Over AI Darth Vader Voice in Fortnite
SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, is upset with Fortnite for using AI to make Darth Vader's voice.
The union says the game company didn't talk to them about it.
They're worried that AI will take away actors' jobs and want to ensure actors still get work and can control how their voices are used.
The union is particularly concerned because another actor, Scott Lawrence, has voiced Darth Vader in games for a long time, and they feel he should have been chosen for the AI voice.
SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor complaint against Epic Games over AI use in Fortnite.
The complaint involves the use of an AI-generated voice for Darth Vader.
The union is protesting the use of AI voices replacing actors.
James Earl Jones' voice was used, which concerned SAG-AFTRA.
SAG-AFTRA aims to protect actors' rights and bargaining terms.
- Who
- SAG-AFTRA and Epic Games (Fortnite).
- What
- SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Epic Games.
- When
- May 2025 (Complaint Filed)
- Where
- Not specified in article.
- Why
- SAG-AFTRA claims AI use in Fortnite, replacing actors, violates bargaining rights.
Epic Games (Implied)
SAG-AFTRA Concerns
Control of Voice & Bargaining
Epic Games (Implied)
The articles do not contain Epic Games' perspective.
SAG-AFTRA Concerns
SAG-AFTRA seeks to protect actors' control over their voices and bargaining rights against AI replacement.
- Union Involved
- SAG-AFTRA
- Company Involved
- Epic Games (Fortnite)
- Action Taken
- Unfair Labor Practice Complaint
- Issue
- AI-generated voice for Darth Vader
- Strike Against Game Companies (Reference)
- July 2024
- Industry
- Video Game
