Nearly 3,000 years after it first captivated audiences, *The Odyssey* has been released as an audiobook using an AI-generated version of Michael Caine’s voice, produced by ElevenLabs. The 13-hour adaptation of Homer’s epic poem features the AI-generated voice of the 93-year-old British actor, who licensed both his likeness and voice to the company's Iconic Marketplace, alongside 20 additional voices, music, and sound effects. ElevenLabs’ Jack McDermott stated the production combines human creativity and taste with A.I. audio tools. This follows earlier productions including *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* with an AI recreation of Judy Garland’s voice and *Sherlock Holmes* with an AI version of Laurence Olivier. The release has reignited debates across Hollywood about creativity, consent, and the future of performance, as some view AI as a tool to preserve iconic voices while others worry about long-term consequences for creative professions and artistic ownership. Concerns intensified in 2025 when more than 400 entertainment leaders signed an open letter urging the U.S. government to strengthen regulations surrounding artificial intelligence and copyright protections.