Baldur's Gate 3 star Jennifer English says replacing actors with AI is "dumb as hell"
Mar 3rd 2026
Jennifer English says AI would destroy the humanness that makes RPGs beloved, as industry debate continues after Expedition 33 used AI textures and faced fallout.
- Jennifer English told Radio Times that replacing human actors with AI is "dumb as hell" and that she does not want perfection in her art.
- English spoke alongside co-stars Samantha Béart and Doug Cockle in the interview.
- Expedition 33 used generative AI to create some background textures, which were later patched out and reportedly cost the game a GOTY award.
- Director Guillaume Brioche said all future Sandfall content will be made by humans.
- SAG-AFTRA pushed for protections against AI during strikes in 2023 and again in 2024 and 2025 against game publishers.
- Former Amazon Games executive Christoph Hartmann argued AI actors are not taking work from humans in games, a position contested by performers and some producers.
- A Divinity producer said using AI for small lines removes chances for voice actors to gain early roles and support their careers.