What happens when one of the most iconic voices in cinematic history ends up in a video game—not through fresh voiceover work, but via artificial intelligence? It doesn’t just send ripples through the Force—it sparks union complaints, stirs controversy, and ignites a broader debate about what it means to be “human” in an increasingly digital world. This brings us to Fortnite, Darth Vader, and the recent SAG-AFTRA complaint that’s making headlines across the industry—raising questions not just about AI ethics, but also how studios, including every game art studio involved in character creation, navigate this evolving tech frontier. Darth Vader Talks in Fortnite—But It’s Not James Earl Jones Yes, Fortnite brought back Darth Vader in one of its recent updates. But this time, the Sith Lord isn’t just stomping around with a lightsaber and force-pulling loot. Players could actually talk to him—and he talked back. In full Vader voice. The…
