Brad Pitt Sees AI as a ‘Tool’ That Could ‘Help These Mid-Budget Films’ Get Made

Brad Pitt acknowledges that there is skepticism surrounding the use of AI in filmmaking, but he believes it could serve a purpose, particularly for mid-budget movies that typically cost between $40 and $90 million to produce. In a recent interview with Esquire, the actor expressed that AI is "going to be a very interesting experiment," and if employed wisely, it can aid in the creation of these films by helping with visual effects.

However, when asked about AI potentially replacing actors, Pitt became more cautious. He indicated that it depends on who is behind the technology and the story being told, emphasizing that while AI can be utilized as a tool, the final product might not align with the actor's own choices and discoveries. Additionally, Pitt mentioned that actors are being asked to scan themselves for post-production, specifically for stunt work, and he has consistently ensured ownership and destruction of his own scans, often keeping them despite his misgivings.