New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Actor Alan Tudyk has revealed he was removed from the publicity campaign for the 2004 sci-fi film 'I, Robot' after test screening audiences responded more strongly to his character than to star Will Smith.

Speaking on the Toon'd In with Jim Cummings podcast, Tudyk shared that early audience feedback showed his character, Sonny the robot, scored higher in popularity than Smith's lead role. Tudyk, who gave a full performance using motion capture and voice acting for the robot, said he was "very upset" when he learned he would not be included in the film's marketing.

"A lot of people did not know I did Sonny the Robot in 'I, Robot', and there is a reason," Tudyk explained. "I got word back: 'Alan, you are testing high...