'Star Wars Zero Company' Deepfake Video of Actors Reading New Script Exposed as AI Hoax by Lucasfilm
A viral video claiming to show leaked footage of Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley reading lines for a secret new project called 'Star Wars Zero Company' has been debunked as a sophisticated deepfake, Lucasfilm confirmed Tuesday. The clip, which amassed over 5 million views on TikTok and X, featured eerily realistic AI-generated voices and facial animations synced to a fabricated script. A Lucasfilm spokesperson stated, "No such project exists. The technology used to create this is concerning, but fans should trust only official channels for announcements." Cybersecurity experts warn the hoax exploits nostalgia and the hype around Disney's upcoming Star Wars slate. The original poster, a known AI artist, admitted to creating the video "as an art experiment," fueling renewed debate about digital misinformation in entertainment.