Tom Cruise says AI won’t mean the end of cinema: 'People want to see real things'
The Hollywood star spoke in London ahead of the world premiere of his new film 'Digger', saying that “people want that experience. They’re going to movie theaters. I always believe in humanity.”
At a career retrospective at a BAFTA event in London, Tom Cruise passionately spoke about the importance of humanity in the arts during a question about how AI could disrupt the cinema industry. The Mission: Impossible star elaborated on the theatrical experience's value, stating that it brings people together. Cruise emphasized that seeing a film in theaters is a distinct art form, separate from streaming.
He acknowledged that the use of AI in filmmaking is inevitable, but people still desire real experiences. Cruise concluded by asserting that despite AI's potential, human creatives must continue to create. His comments come as Hollywood debates the impact of AI on creative professionals. The Hollywood star, known for his commitment to traditional movie-making techniques, including his own stunts and minimal CGI use, urged fellow creatives to keep producing despite AI's presence.
The topic of AI's effect on the film industry is highly divisive, with renowned directors like Martin Scorsese and George Lucas facing criticism for their support of AI. Gal Gadot recently expressed her concerns about AI's use in creating a film's sets and lighting, but she stated she would work with it. Cruise's appearance at the BAFTA event followed his upcoming movie Digger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which has received significant awards buzz.
The film stars Cruise as an eccentric billionaire on a mission to prove he is humanity's savior, set to release on October 2nd.
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