AI-Generated Michael Caine Voice Narrates 13-Hour Audiobook of Homer's Odyssey

ElevenLabs has unveiled a 13-hour audiobook rendition of Homer's Odyssey, featuring a voice clone of actor Michael Caine as the narrator. This production is enhanced by 20 AI-generated voices, along with music and sound effects. At 93, Caine has authorized the use of his likeness through ElevenLabs' Iconic Marketplace for commercial purposes. This release is part of a series of AI audiobooks from ElevenLabs, which also includes adaptations like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland's voice and Sherlock Holmes with Laurence Olivier's. Amid ongoing discussions about AI in Hollywood, over 400 industry leaders signed an open letter in 2025 advocating for stricter AI regulations. Additionally, the Human Consent Registry, co-founded by Cate Blanchett, aims to establish a public record for individuals to control AI usage of their likeness, though its enforcement is uncertain. The Odyssey audiobook adds to a rich lineage of adaptations, such as James Joyce's Ulysses and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Christopher Nolan's film version of the epic, filmed entirely in IMAX, is scheduled for release this summer.