Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

If I understand your question correctly, yes you may sue someone if they market and distribute a movie or other video content that contains your likeness if you do not consent.

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It depends on what they do with it. Only if they market or distribute it for commercial purposes would you have a right to sue.