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AI actors raise questions over Hollywood's future stars

Original: Hollywood AI-listers: is the technology ready to rival flesh-and-blood film stars? By Phil Hoad As a freaky Val Kilmer d

A digital Val Kilmer doppelganger is headlining a new western, while AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is preparing for her feature debut, prompting fresh debate in Hollywood. Industry experts are divided on whether fully synthetic performers are close to rivaling human stars or whether mainstream adoption remains years away, as studios weigh cost savings against audience acceptance and ethical concerns.

Why now: New AI-generated film projects featuring digital actors have reignited debate over whether synthetic performers can replace human stars.

Val KilmerTilly NorwoodHollywoodPhil Hoad

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• Hollywood AI-listers: is the technology ready to rival flesh-and-blood film stars? By Phil Hoad As a freaky Val Kilmer doppelganger stars in a new western and faux starlet Tilly Norwood is set for her feature debut, experts are split on whether mainstream adoption is a long way… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media

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