As excitement grows for Robert Zemeckis’ new film, Here, actress Lisa Kudrow has expressed serious worries about artificial intelligence’s growing influence in the film business. She believes that this technology could jeopardize performers’ careers.
Advanced digital de-aging technology is used in “Here,” which reunites Zemeckis with “Forrest Gump” actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. This permits actors to portray themselves as different ages throughout the film. In a recent episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Kudrow criticized this method. She referred to it as “an endorsement for AI” and warned that it might significantly alter the entertainment industry.
Kudrow said, “What work will there be for human beings?” Her interests extend beyond Hollywood. She cautioned that emerging actors would be forced to license their likenesses for unlimited digital use.
Tom Hanks, who stars in “Here,” has also spoken on the implications of this technology. On “The Adam Buxton Podcast,” he discussed the prospect of making films with a digitally preserved version of himself at 32. “I could get hit by a bus tomorrow, and that’s it, but my performances can go on and on,” Hanks said, admitting both the pros and drawbacks of the technology.
“Here” is an elaborate drama based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel that follows numerous families spanning centuries. It investigates human experiences over time. The picture, co-written by Zemeckis and Eric Roth (who collaborated on the Oscar-winning “Forrest Gump”), stars Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, and Michelle Dockery.
Kudrow’s statements follow recent strikes in the entertainment business. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have called for limitations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative fields. Her critique emphasizes how technological improvements generate ethical and economic concerns about creativity, work, and human expression.
She even stated that a future dominated by AI may necessitate universal basic income, noting “Some kind of living stipend for people” as traditional jobs become more mechanized.
While “Here” offers a creative narrative, it also provokes crucial discussions about technology’s impact on human creativity and the future of acting.
