Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Alan Tudyk Cut From 'I, Robot' Marketing After High Test Scores
In the movie 'I, Robot,' Alan Tudyk played a robot named Sonny.
During early showings, people liked Sonny (Tudyk) more than the main actor, Will Smith.
After this, Tudyk was surprised to find he was not included in any advertising for the movie.
He voiced the robot and worked hard on the role.
He felt disappointed because his name wasn't used to promote the film, even though the audience reacted positively to his character.
Alan Tudyk was removed from the publicity campaign for 'I, Robot'.
Test screenings showed Tudyk's performance as Sonny was more popular than Will Smith's.
Tudyk voiced and motion-captured the robot character, Sonny.
He expressed being 'very upset' about the lack of publicity.
'I, Robot,' directed by Alex Proyas, is set in 2035.
- Who
- Alan Tudyk, Will Smith, and the director of 'I, Robot', Alex Proyas.
- What
- Alan Tudyk's removal from the publicity of 'I, Robot'.
- When
- Reported on the 'Toon’d In with Jim Cummings' podcast.
- Where
- The film 'I, Robot' is set in 2035.
- Why
- Tudyk shared this story to reflect on his career and the impact of early audience reactions.
Alan Tudyk's Perspective
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Publicity
Alan Tudyk's Perspective
Disappointment over lack of promotion after positive test screenings.
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- Movie Title
- I, Robot
- Actor (Sonny)
- Alan Tudyk
- Director
- Alex Proyas
- Star
- Will Smith
- Year
- 2004
