Actor Bill Nighy was secretly recorded by a social media influencer wearing Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, a device equipped with a small camera, prompting concerns about privacy and consent. The incident occurred outside a café in London, where Jack Jones, known for his prank videos on YouTube, engaged Nighy in conversation while filming without the actor’s explicit approval.

Jones, 33, who has a YouTube following of approximately 500,000 subscribers, approached Nighy, 76, and initiated an exchange that was later uploaded to his channel. In the video, Jones calls out to the actor and jokingly accuses him of being “the best actor in the world.” The clip also includes Johnson asking personal questions to Nighy, who appeared caught off guard.

A source close to Nighy described Jones’ approach as “very unpleasant and disrespectful.” This is not the first occasion Jones has recorded Nighy without prior consent; a similar incident took place at what is believed to be the same café two years earlier. In that video, Jones startled the actor by loudly addressing him by the name of a character he played in the 2004 film *Shaun of the Dead*. The encounter drew critical responses from viewers, with many labeling the stunt as invasive and inappropriate.

Jones addressed the recent filming, stating that he obtained Nighy’s permission before uploading the video. He explained that he informed the actor about the nature of his content, which he described as primarily positive and centered on acts of kindness. According to Jones, Nighy responded amicably and seemed to appreciate the intent behind the interaction, with no intention on the part of Jones to cause embarrassment or harm.

The use of smart glasses with recording capabilities has sparked ongoing debate surrounding privacy. The Ray-Ban smart glasses, produced by Meta, have been nicknamed “pervert glasses” due to their application by some individuals for covert filming. Such devices have been associated with stalking and harassment incidents, prompting bans in various settings, including pubs, theatres, and schools. In August, governments in Australia and Norway announced they were considering restrictions or bans on wearable cameras.

Jack Jones initially gained popularity in the mid-2010s through prank videos involving surprising people in public spaces. Despite his claim of positive intentions, the recordings of Nighy have ignited discussions about the boundaries of consent and respect in social media content creation.