I’m a Hollywood Writer. It’s Not Over for Us
An AI-generated video depicting Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in a high-quality, movie-like scene sparked fears among Hollywood writers that their jobs may soon be obsolete. However, the author argues that human creativity and the emotional connection audiences have with real creators and performers will preserve the relevance of human-made content. Just as competitive chess thrived after AI surpassed humans, entertainment rooted in human experience may endure despite technological advances.
- ▪AI-generated video has reached a level of quality that closely mimics high-budget films, raising concerns in the entertainment industry.
- ▪After IBM's Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in 1997, human chess did not die but instead grew in popularity and commercial success.
- ▪Audiences form parasocial relationships with human creators and performers, which AI-generated content cannot replicate in the same way.
- ▪People are more interested in human achievements and struggles, such as Tom Cruise performing stunts at age 63, than in flawless AI simulations.
- ▪The author believes AI-generated movies, while technically impressive, will not attract audiences in the same way as human-created films.
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Paul Mescal (left) and Pedro Pascal in 'Gladiator II.' Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Back in February, Hollywood received a message from the future: “I hate to say it, but it’s likely over for us.” This came from Wolverine & Deadpool screenwriter Rhett Reese in response to a clip posted on Twitter by the Irish filmmaker Ruairi Robinson. The AI-generated video, as you’ve almost certainly seen, depicted a fight between Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise atop what appeared to be a Roman ruin set somewhat perplexingly against the New York City skyline.
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