What happens when the most talked-about actress in Hollywood… doesn’t actually exist?

Meet Tilly Norwood — an AI-generated performer who’s redefining stardom. She doesn’t sleep, age, or demand a $10 million contract — but she can cry, deliver monologues, and carry an entire film. And in 2025, she did just that.

In this episode of Film & TV Career Survival, we break down:

• How Tilly Norwood was created — and why studios are obsessed

• What her debut means for working actors, screenwriters, and indie filmmakers

• The economics of an AI star vs. traditional A-listers

• Union backlash, legal minefields, and ethical dilemmas

• What indie creators can learn from this AI evolution

• The one question everyone’s asking: Can audiences connect with a character that isn’t human?

  
  

🎧 Whether you’re a filmmaker, actor, producer, or industry watcher — this episode unpacks one of the most important debates in modern cinema.

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