Summary: ElevenLabs, a leading AI company specializing in voice dubbing and narration, has announced exciting new partnerships with Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine. McConaughey is investing in the company and integrating its AI voice technology into his creative projects, while Caine has joined ElevenLabs’ exclusive “Iconic Marketplace,” offering his digitized voice for licensing. These collaborations highlight the growing intersection of AI and entertainment, bringing iconic voices to new audiences in innovative ways.
Matthew McConaughey Invests and Expands Creative Workflows with ElevenLabs
On Tuesday, ElevenLabs revealed that actor Matthew McConaughey is investing an undisclosed amount in the company. Beyond the financial commitment, McConaughey is incorporating ElevenLabs’ AI voice technology into his ongoing creative endeavors.
McConaughey shared his enthusiasm: “Since our first conversation, I’ve been impressed by how the ElevenLabs team has transformed core AI technology into tools that creators, enterprises, and storytellers use daily.” This partnership will enhance his newsletter-podcast-YouTube series, Lyrics Of Livin’ with McConaughey, by introducing new AI-powered features.
Currently, McConaughey personally records the English audio for the weekly newsletter, which features his thoughts and stories, before it is animated and distributed. With ElevenLabs’ technology, a Spanish-language edition called Lyrics Of Livin’ con McConaughey is in development, featuring a robotic voice that closely mimics his own vocal style and inflections.
McConaughey explained, “Now, thanks to ElevenLabs, Lyrics of Livin’ is expanding with a Spanish language edition, allowing us to reach and connect with even more people.”
Michael Caine Joins ElevenLabs’ Iconic Marketplace
In the same announcement, ElevenLabs introduced Michael Caine as the newest member of its “Iconic Marketplace.” At 92 years old, the legendary Cockney actor lends his unmistakable voice to this unique collection of AI-licensed voices.
What is the Iconic Marketplace?
ElevenLabs describes the Iconic Marketplace as a platform where creators can license AI-generated voices and intellectual property from some of history’s most iconic figures. This includes entertainment legends, sports heroes, musical pioneers, and transformative historical personalities.
Many voices available in the marketplace, such as Maya Angelou, John Wayne, Judy Garland, and Richard Feynman, are posthumous digital recreations. Among the 26 icons featured, only Michael Caine, Art Garfunkel, and Liza Minnelli are currently living.
Caine’s voice, widely regarded as iconic, is now available for licensing through ElevenLabs for various creative projects. Pricing details are provided upon inquiry, likely offering a cost-effective alternative to hiring the actor for voice work.
Looking Ahead: AI Voices in Creative Projects
ElevenLabs’ partnerships with McConaughey and Caine underscore the expanding role of AI in entertainment and storytelling. By digitizing and licensing voices of renowned figures, the company is opening new avenues for creators to engage audiences across languages and media formats.