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I’m appalled and saddened to hear that Tilly Norwood’s brief but dazzling career has abruptly ended due to an unforeseen tragedy.

After six long days of existence, the AI actress heralded as the “future of cinema” and “the first digital star who doesn’t complain about contracts” has been officially pronounced forgotten.

Sources close to the project report that Tilly’s untimely demise was caused by a catastrophic case of public indifference. Despite a major PR campaign, fake behind-the-scenes leaks, and carefully orchestrated influencer endorsements, audiences grew weary of her flawless cheekbones and nonexistent personality faster than you can scroll past an ad.

The production studio has confirmed that they will not attempt a reboot, citing “a lack of human interest.”

Tilly leaves behind no filmography, no legacy, and no grieving fans - only a press kit, a derelict Instagram account with disabled comment section, and a cautionary tale about believing your own marketing.

May she rest in perpetual beta.

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[–] lichtmetzger@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

And here I was, believing this damn clanker would revolutionize the movie industry!

(just kidding)

Edit: This man is on fire!

[–] bigfondue@lemmy.world 84 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

Lack of human interest? Why not just create AI fans?

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 10 points 3 hours ago

Valid comment

[–] TheImpressiveX@piefed.social 29 points 4 hours ago

Why not just create AI fans?

Are they stupid?

[–] unknown@piefed.social 31 points 4 hours ago

Dead media theory

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 24 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Okay, but has “development” really stopped, or is this just one person’s opinion?

[–] justOnePersistentKbinPlease@fedia.io 20 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Oh they'll be back. Too much potential money in a star that only says what they want, will never age and has no limits on what she will do.

[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Imagine what Disney could do with this: an infinite series of MCU/Star Wars movies where the actors don't get old.

[–] krashmo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

They're already doing the first bit

[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 2 points 1 hour ago

But every time they need an already dead character they just have to use it again... even if the last time was 20 years ago. And the character would be exactly as remembered.

So, no need to recast Thunderbolt Ross.

[–] TheImpressiveX@piefed.social 17 points 4 hours ago

Pretty sure it's just their opinion.

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 hours ago

She didn't even follow the true Hollywood story of failing to even get an spot in an advertisement then into the softcore porn industry just to pay rent until something else comes through.

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 36 points 5 hours ago
[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

”Did you ever know that you’re my hero?…”

So young... love to everyone effected by this tragedy

[–] TheImpressiveX@piefed.social 31 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

This is so sad, can we hit 50K likes?

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)
[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 4 points 2 hours ago

1 prayer = 1 donut

Please, I'm very hungry and they're going stale

[–] InfiniteHench@lemmy.world 9 points 4 hours ago

What a tragical