Media Coverage
Mark Byron Dallas has been featured in broadcast media as a specialist voice on accents, dialects, and performance. He has appeared on BBC Radio and on national television with the CBC, offering insight into topics ranging from dialect authenticity in film and television to the growing role of AI in voice and performance. These interviews highlight the broader cultural conversation around language, identity, and storytelling—areas that sit at the heart of his work as a dialect coach.
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC Radio West Midlands
In February 2026, Mark was interviewed for a radio series exploring the origins behind the BBC drama Peaky Blinders, its accents and its connection to, as well as its effect upon Birmingham.
Click here to read the transcript of Mark's responses.
Click the image above to listen to The Peaky Blinders of Birmingham podcast series (UK listeners only).
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
In February 2025, Mark was contacted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation following a conversation he'd had about the use of Artificial Intelligence in the film The Brutalist. This led to two features on CBC News, where he shared his perspective as a dialect coach on AI, performance, and authenticity.
These interviews explored the realities of accent work in film, the technical and artistic challenges actors face, and the evolving relationship between human
CBC News (Online)
Feature by Jackson Weaver — CBC News Entertainment
Mark was also interviewed by Jackson Weaver for his article examining the use of AI in The Brutalist, including how it was used sparingly to enhance linguistic authenticity rather than replace performance. Mark contributed insight into why dialect coaching remains essential, particularly when actors are working with unfamiliar sound systems and speech patterns.
The article also addresses broader industry concerns, including how AI may affect actors, voice artists, and coaches in the future.
CBC The National (Television)
Interview with Makda Ghebreslassie
He was interviewed on camera for The National, CBC’s flagship nightly news and current affairs programme.
Only a brief excerpt of the entire interview was included in the final broadcast (as is typical for television news). However, the segment highlights how — although its use in The Brutalist was warranted — we need to be vigilant about the application of artificial intelligence in the industry.
Click the image above to watch the article broadcast on The National
Click the image above to read the article published in Entertainment
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