Hollywood’s most recognizable voices are going digital — ethically. Actors Matthew McConaughey and Sir Michael Caine have signed groundbreaking ElevenLabs AI voice deals, partnering with the AI audio company to create realistic, licensed versions of their voices for storytelling and creative use.

The deals mark a major step forward in ethical AI voice licensing, allowing technology to amplify — not replace — human storytelling.

Matthew McConaughey Invests in ElevenLabs and Expands His Voice Globally

Matthew McConaughey isn’t just licensing his voice — he’s also investing in the company. The actor revealed that he’s been working with ElevenLabs since its founding in 2022 and is now using its technology to bring a Spanish-language edition of his “Lyrics of Livin’” newsletter to fans worldwide.

“ElevenLabs is helping me share stories and ideas in my own voice — and now, in new languages,” McConaughey said. “Technology like this lets us connect through something as timeless as humanity itself — our voices.”

The actor praised the ElevenLabs team for turning complex AI technology into tools “that creators, enterprises, and storytellers use daily.”

His investment underscores his belief that voice technology will play a central role in the future of communication and media.

Michael Caine Joins ElevenLabs’ Iconic Voice Marketplace

Meanwhile, Michael Caine has joined ElevenLabs’ new Iconic Voice Marketplace, a curated platform where creators, studios, and brands can license the voices of well-known figures for approved projects.

At 92, the Oscar-winning British actor says his collaboration with ElevenLabs is about preserving and sharing the human voice, not replacing it.

“I’ve spent a lifetime telling stories,” Caine said. “ElevenLabs helps the next generation tell theirs. It’s not about replacing voices — it’s about amplifying them.”

In a powerful promotional video, Caine’s AI-generated voice narrates:

“Each new advancement in technology is met with caution — and rightly so. But every single time, the human drive for passion, artistry, and creativity prevails. This is humanity — amplified.”

A Marketplace for Ethical Voice Licensing

The ElevenLabs AI voice deals reflect a growing demand for transparency and consent in synthetic media. The Iconic Voice Marketplace lets creative teams request permission to use famous voices in narrations, films, educational content, and digital storytelling.

The system ensures that both the talent and their estates benefit financially and that every use of their voice is ethically licensed and controlled.

Among the roster of voices available: Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Laurence Olivier, Babe Ruth, Maya Angelou, Alan Turing, and even Jean Harlow.

According to ElevenLabs, this approach “solves a key ethical challenge in AI-driven media creation — enabling responsible sourcing and licensing of some of the world’s most recognizable voices.”

ElevenLabs on Building Ethical AI

Mati Staniszewski, CEO and co-founder of ElevenLabs, said the platform demonstrates how AI can responsibly expand creative opportunities.

“The ElevenLabs AI voice deals show how technology can enhance storytelling while honoring the artists who inspire it,” he said. “We’re not replacing creators — we’re empowering them.”

He described Caine as “an iconic creator whose cultural and artistic impact we aim to celebrate through this platform.”

ElevenLabs’ Soaring Valuation

The voice technology startup has been on a meteoric rise. Just last month, ElevenLabs completed a $100 million tender offer, allowing employees to sell stock at a company valuation of $6.6 billion — double its Series C valuation earlier this year.

The tender was led by Sequoia Capital and Iconiq Growth, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Smash Capital, and World Innovation Lab.

ElevenLabs now employs over 330 people, up from just 70 a year ago — a testament to the fast-growing demand for AI-generated voices in film, gaming, education, and entertainment.

The Future of Storytelling: AI with a Human Touch

The ElevenLabs AI voice deals with McConaughey and Caine show how the entertainment industry is embracing AI-assisted creativity responsibly.

Rather than replacing the irreplaceable, ElevenLabs is creating a future where the human voice — its emotion, cadence, and warmth — can live on and reach new audiences.

“Technology isn’t replacing humanity,” Caine said. “It’s helping us be heard.”

As the AI voice revolution accelerates, ElevenLabs is positioning itself as the gold standard for ethical voice replication — a blend of innovation, artistry, and respect for human expression.