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Currently, with technological advancements continuously redefining the boundaries of filmmaking, Hollywood icons are getting divided over their opinion on AI and digital innovations. Actors like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves are taking their stance and being vocal critics of AI and deepfake technologies.
Meanwhile, other prominent figures like Harrison Ford appear to be taking a completely different stance on the advancement of technology. Celebrated for his roles in timeless classics, the A-lister is openly embracing AI-driven de-aging technologies and other innovative approaches.
Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves’ Reservations About AI and Deepfakes
As storytelling techniques evolve in Hollywood against the backdrop of technological advancements, there appears a strong debate over the future of AI and its influence on filmmaking. Several actors and Hollywood professionals have thus voiced their opinions on the matter, wherein icons likeTom Cruiseand Keanu Reeves took their stance against AI.
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Joining the SAG-AFTRA negotiations to discuss AI andstunt work in Hollywood, Tom Cruise expressed his concerns over AI advancements in Hollywood. Seeking new guidelines on AI in TV and film, Cruise urged for proper compensation of performers, as perVanity Fair. Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves expressed his strict decision not to partake in films that include deepfake edits.
During his conversation withWired, Keanu Reeves openly admitted that he isn’t thrilled about certain technological advancements. Having feisty opinions about the latest advance in artificial intelligence, Reeves noted that he would never surrender to machines. Adamant aboutcapturing as much flesh-and-bloodaction as possible, through his films, Reeves put his foot down regarding deepfakes.
I don’t mind if someone takes a blink out during an edit. But early on, in the early 2000s, or it might have been the ’90s, I had a performance changed. They added a tear to my face, and I was just like, “Huh?!” It was like, I don’t even have to be here.
What’s frustrating about that is you lose your agency. When you give a performance in a film, you know you’re going to be edited, but you’re participating in that. If you go into deepfake land, it has none of your points of view. That’s scary.
However, while Tom Cruise andKeanu Reeveshave been outspoken in their reservations about AI and deepfakes, veteran actor Harrison Ford offered contrasting opinions on technological advancements.
Harrison Ford Praises Technological Advancements in Hollywood
While most Hollywood professionals have expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI in manipulating visual content, and thus participated in the 2023 Hollywood strikes,Harrison Fordappeared on the opposite end of the debate, embracing these advancements. Appreciated by a global audience, for his roles inStar WarsandIndiana Jones, Ford has not shied away from the transformative possibilities presented by AI-driven de-aging technology.
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According to an interview withTotal Filmmagazine, Harrison Ford, known for his rugged charm and cinematic gravitas, apparently praised de-aging and deepfakes duringIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.Stating how these advancements allowed him the ability to push the story while turning back time, Ford championed the integration of AI in filmmaking.
[De-aging technology is] an intriguing, useful, and extremely sophisticated story device… Yeah. In fact, when I look in the mirror, I still see that guy with brown hair.
Further stating how a lot of improvement is required for AI to expand creative horizons while preserving the integrity of beloved characters, Harrison Ford embraced digital advancements. While actors like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves advocated for preserving traditional methods and safeguarding against digital manipulation, Ford praised AI as a tool for enhancing storytelling capabilities.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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