While some filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors are slowly embracing the AI revolution in Hollywood,Nicolas Cagehas come out as a staunch supporter of the necessity of art made by real people. The actor, best known for his starring roles in hit films likeFace/Off,Adaptation,The Rock, and, more recently,Dream Scenario, says that actors need to take a stand against the technology, and refuse to have their performances altered in the slightest by AI.
Over the weekend, Cage won the Saturn Award for Best Actor in a Film for A24’sDream Scenario, directed by Kristoffer Borgli. During his acceptance speech (viaVariety), the beloved actor used the platform to take a stand against AI in filmmaking.“I am a big believer in not letting robots dream for us,“said Cage.“Robots cannot reflect the human condition for us.“Cage hopes more actors can rally behind him and defend the arts from AI. While many are against AI in filmmaking, some, likeOscar-winning screenwriter Paul Schrader,have surprisingly come to embrace and advocate for the controversial technology. Cage continued:
“That is a dead end if an actor lets one AI robot manipulate his or her performance even a little bit, an inch will eventually become a mile and all integrity, purity and truth of art will be replaced by financial interests only. We can’t let that happen.”
As well as pointing out the clear financial motives of studios to use AI, which allows them to replicate and even replace actors, Cage made it clear that art is a uniquely human experience that cannot be replicated by a machine. “The job of all art in my view, film performance included, is to hold a mirror to the external and internal stories of the human condition through the very human thoughtful and emotional process of recreation,” he continued. “A robot can’t do that.If we let robots do that, it will lack all heart and eventually lose edge and turn to mush. There will be no human response to life as we know it. It will be life as robots tell us to know it.” Cage concluded:
“I say, protect yourselves from AI interfering with your authentic and honest expressions!”
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When he’s not fighting off the impending robot invasion,Nicolas Cage is turning out dedicated, often bizarre,and occasionally breathtaking performances on the big screen. Last year’sDream Scenariosaw Cage play Paul Matthews, a mundane family man and teacher whose life suddenly becomes interesting when he gains the ability to appear in other people’s dreams. The film was a hit with critics, earning a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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During his acceptance speech at the Saturn Awards, Nicolas Cage said thatDream Scenariois one of his favorite moviesin his own filmography, which is filled with cult classics. “Thank you for recognizingDream Scenario,” Cage said.“This is in fact one of my favorite movies I’ve ever made.I have to thank Kristoffer Borgli for his direction, his writing, his editing and for creating this incredibly disturbing but hilarious world that he dreamt up.”
Dream Scenariois currently streaming on Max.
Dream Scenario
