Ryan Reynolds Pokes Fun at AI Actress Tilly Norwood in Hilarious Mint Mobile Ad
Hollywood is buzzing about the emergence of AI "actress" Tilly Norwood, sparking concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry. Ryan Reynolds, known for his role in "Deadpool," is leveraging the Tilly Norwood controversy to promote affordable home broadband wireless service through Mint Mobile. The ad features a real person named Natalie "Tilly" Norwood, a Mint customer, emphasizing the unbeatable value of Mint Mobile's 5G home internet service for $30 a month. Reynolds humorously questions Norwood's authenticity in the commercial, highlighting the realness of the offer for "carbon-based organisms." Mint Mobile's new "MINTernet" service, powered by T-Mobile's 5G network, offers a promotional rate of $30/month for the first three months, with options to lock in the rate on a 12-month plan or renew on a three-month plan for a slightly higher monthly fee. The ad was created by Reynolds' Maximum Effort company without the use of generative-AI technology, ensuring a genuine and engaging promotion for Mint Mobile's new service.