Tilly Norwood Creator Eline van der Velden Says AI Actress Has No Agent, Announces Rob Minkoff as EP on 'Storm Dogs'
Eline van der Velden, the mind behind Particle 6 and the AI actress Tilly Norwood, made her return to the Zurich Film Festival's Summit, a year after introducing Norwood. She was taken aback by the criticism, even though she designed Norwood to be the leading AI actress. Particle 6 has expanded significantly, now comprising four divisions focused on AI in advertising, film, television, co-productions, and consultancy. Norwood, who operates without an agent, expressed her ambition to collaborate with Tom Holland and Olivia Colman as digital counterparts. During an appearance on Piers Morgan's show, van der Velden defended Norwood's Cantonese error, highlighting the importance of discussing regulatory measures. Additionally, Rob Minkoff has joined the team for Particle 6's upcoming AI film "Storm Dogs," slated for 2027.
Key facts
- Eline van der Velden is the founder of Particle 6 and creator of AI actress Tilly Norwood.
- Tilly Norwood was announced at the Zurich Film Festival's Summit a year before van der Velden's return.
- Van der Velden said she never predicted the backlash "in my wildest dreams."
- Particle 6 has grown eight-fold and operates four departments.
- Norwood remains without an agent; van der Velden said, "We don't need it at the moment."
- Norwood said she would like to work with Tom Holland and Olivia Colman only as digital twins in an AI production.
- Rob Minkoff, director of "Stuart Little" and "The Lion King," joined Particle 6's AI film "Storm Dogs" as executive producer.
- "Storm Dogs" is in early development with production targeted for 2027 and no distribution announced.
Entities
Artists
- Eline van der Velden
- Tilly Norwood
- Tom Holland
- Olivia Colman
- Rob Minkoff
- Piers Morgan
- Rafa Sales Ross
- Anna Kendrick
- Glen Basner
- Efe Cakerel
- Gary Oldman
- Kit Harington
- Lisa
- Alexander Ludwig
- Laura Dern
- AJ Michalka
- Marissa Long
Institutions
- Particle 6
- Zurich Film Festival
- Variety
- FilmNation
- Mubi
- HBO
- Blackpink
- Disneyland Paris
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- China
- Thailand
- Paris
- France