Watch AI Actress Tilly Norwood Rise: From Auditions to Debut, Could She Be the Next Scarlett Johansson?

Watch AI actress Tilly Norwood in action as she moves from early audition clips to her debut screen role. The fully AI-generated performer is drawing intense attention from Hollywood talent agencies while sparking heated debate among actors.

Tilly Norwood is one of the first hyperreal AI actresses created to take on scripted roles. Her journey — from being built by a tech studio to landing her first project — shows how artificial intelligence is entering the creative side of entertainment.

Tilly Norwood’s Creation and First Roles

British actor and tech entrepreneur Eline Van der Velden introduced Tilly through her AI talent studio, Xicoia. Xicoia is a spin-off of Particle6 Productions, known for producing shows such as “Miss Holland” for BBC Three and “True Crime Secrets” for Hearst Networks. The goal is to create, manage, and monetize digital stars who can act on screen like humans.

Eline told Deadline that major studios were skeptical when Tilly first appeared. “Back in February, everyone said this wasn’t going to happen,” she said. “By May, the same people wanted to work with us.” Xicoia plans to announce which major talent agency will officially represent Tilly soon.

Tilly’s first role came in July in a comedy sketch called “AI Commissioner,” produced by Particle6. She later shared her audition clips, joking online about switching between action hero, car salesperson, and award-winning actress in seconds. In August, she teased stills from her next, yet-unnamed project, describing the experience as “stepping into the future.”

Industry Impact and Backlash

The rise of AI-driven performers is creating mixed reactions in Hollywood. Some talent agencies are exploring AI talent management, but human actors are pushing back. “Hope all actors repped by the agent that does this, drop their a$$,” wrote actress Melissa Barrera on Instagram. Nicholas Alexander Chavez also criticized the concept, saying, “Not an actress actually, nice try.”

Eline argues that AI actors are not built to replace people but to expand storytelling options. “We want Tilly to be the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman,” she said. She believes AI can remove some budget limits and spark creativity without cutting real jobs if handled responsibly.

For now, Tilly Norwood’s debut marks an experimental step in film and TV production. Whether she can truly compete with Hollywood icons will depend on how the industry — and audiences — accept AI talent in the long run.

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FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who created AI actress Tilly Norwood?

She was created by Eline Van der Velden’s AI talent studio Xicoia, a spin-off of Particle6 Productions.

Q2: What was Tilly Norwood’s first acting role?

Her debut came in July in a comedy sketch titled “AI Commissioner,” produced by Particle6.

Q3: Why is Tilly Norwood controversial in Hollywood?

Many actors fear AI talent could replace real performers. Some stars have spoken out against agencies signing AI characters.

Q4: Could Tilly replace human actresses?

Her creators say no. They see AI performers as tools to expand creativity, not replace people on set.

Q5: Will talent agencies sign AI stars soon?

Yes. Xicoia said it plans to announce an agency to represent Tilly Norwood in the coming months.

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