How does Tom Hanks feel about the possibility of AI being used to feature in new movies even after death?

Tom Hanks shares his thoughts about Artificial Intelligence or AI and its role in the acting industry in the coming years.

In the past few months, AI has made its way into a lot of things, blurring the lines between what was once considered ‘possible’ and ‘impossible’. From creating art and music to solving corporate problems and re-imagining celebs in a certain era, the scope of AI has expanded like never before.

Speaking of which, recently, while appearing on a podcast, Tom Hanks discussed his thoughts on the possibility that he may still appear in new films after his death.

Read on to know more.

Tom Hanks on the possibility of using AI to feature in films after death

During his recent interview on The Adam Buxton Podcast, Tom Hanks said, “What’s a real possibility right now, if I wanted to, (is) I could get together and put together a series of seven movies that I want to be in.” shall act who shall be thirty-two years old from now until the coming of the kingdom,

Hanks said, “Anyone can now recreate themselves at any age through AI or deep simulation technology… Tomorrow I could get hit by a bus and that’s it, but my performance could go on and on.” Is.”

“Outside the sense that this is done by AI or deep fakes, there will be nothing to tell you that it’s not me and I alone and it’s going to have a somewhat lifelike quality,” he said.

Tom Hanks will team up with Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis for the upcoming film Here. The film will most likely use AI to de-age him. The actor wondered if the audience would really be bothered that AI is used in films.

He further shared that there are already contracts being signed by Hollywood agents to explore the legal implications regarding using artificial intelligence. “I can tell you that there are discussions going on with all the associations, all the agencies and all the law firms to come up with the legal effect of my face and my voice and everyone is ours.” intellectual property,” he said.

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