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“I’m a little PO’d,” Morgan Freeman said. The offhand line has quickly become a legal and industry flashpoint in 2025, published in a Guardian interview on Nov 10, 2025. The timing matters because Freeman was promoting a new film released the same day, and he told the paper his lawyers have been “very, very busy,” implying multiple unauthorized AI voice copies. That combination of celebrity, timing and legal language puts performers and studios on notice – what rules change next, and how will this affect casting and AI use?
Why this short quote has sparked legal alarm in November 2025
- Morgan Freeman said “I’m a little PO’d” on Nov 10, 2025; lawyers probing AI voice copies.
- The Guardian published the interview while Freeman promoted his film released Nov 10, 2025.
- SAG-AFTRA opposes synthetic performers; union represents tens of thousands of members.
Morgan Freeman says he's taking legal action against companies replicating his voice with AI:
“I’m a little PO’d, you know. I’m like any other actor: don’t mimic me with falseness. I don’t appreciate it and I get paid for doing stuff like that, so if you’re gonna do it without… pic.twitter.com/xYHEyUFmPx
— ScreenTime (@screentime) November 12, 2025
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Freeman’s clipped remark landed like a challenge: he said he doesn’t want actors’ voices mimicked without consent. The Guardian Q&A quoted him saying, “If you’re gonna do it without me, you’re robbing me,” and added that his legal team has found copies “quite a few” times. If you care about performers’ pay and rights, this is personal. Scan this: Freeman’s age (88 years) and star power make the headline stick. What happens to casting and AI contracts now?
“I’m a little PO’d, you know,” Morgan Freeman said of AI using his voice. “I’m like any other actor: Don’t mimic me with falseness. I don’t appreciate it and I get paid for doing stuff like that, so if you’re gonna do it without me, you’re robbing me.” https://t.co/sPOksExljk
— Lori Spencer (@RealLoriSpencer) November 13, 2025
The numbers behind the AI voice controversy in November 2025
| KPI | Value + Unit | Change/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Actor age | 88 years | Noted in the Guardian interview |
| Interview date | Nov 10, 2025 | Q&A published while film released |
| SAG-AFTRA membership | Tens of thousands | Union opposes synthetic performers |
The interview and union response sharpen legal and industry scrutiny of AI voice cloning.
Who Is Saying What – and what that means for studios this month
Studio executives privately worry about liability and brand risk; union leaders worry about lost roles and residuals. If you follow casting news, expect new contract clauses this month protecting vocal likenesses. Fans will debate whether AI-enhanced cameos are nostalgia or exploitation – and that public heat will pressure legal teams. Short scan: expect contract language changes soon.
Who spoke those words – and why that identity changes the stakes in 2025
“Quote,” said Morgan Freeman, actor, in a Guardian interview published Nov 10, 2025. Freeman’s status as an award-winning, widely recognized voice elevates this beyond a celebrity gripe: his name alone transforms a complaint into a potential legal and reputational battleground for studios, agencies and synthetic-performer creators. His explicit line about lawyers being “very, very busy” signals real legal follow-up, not just hot takes.
What Will Morgan Freeman’s Comment Mean For Casting And AI Rules In 2025?
Expect faster push for explicit vocal-licensing clauses, union negotiations over synthetic performers, and more legal notices this quarter. If you work in casting, production, or union organizing, update contracts and ask how AI clauses protect pay and consent. Which side will win – stricter rules or licensed synthetic roles – and what will fans accept as authentic?
Sources
- https://www.theguardian.com/film/ng-interactive/2025/nov/10/morgan-freeman-interview-nelson-mandela-six-decades-on-screen
- https://people.com/morgan-freeman-says-he-s-a-little-po-d-over-ai-replicas-of-his-voice-11849757
- https://ew.com/morgan-freeman-slams-ai-characters-copying-his-voice-11848523
Jessica Morrison is a seasoned entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering television, film, and pop culture. After earning a degree in journalism from New York University, she worked as a freelance writer for various entertainment magazines before joining red94.net. Her expertise lies in analyzing television series, from groundbreaking dramas to light-hearted comedies, and she often provides in-depth reviews and industry insights. Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.