Grimes to Star in the First-Ever AI-Generated Film Coming to Theaters: Watch a Clip
The star voices a character in Gods Don't Give Gifts , but the visuals were fully generated by artificial intelligence.
Grimes, the alternative singer-songwriter, is set to star in the first AI-generated film to be released in theaters. Her voice and physical likeness will be used for her character, Zayinth Alda, in Gods Don’t Give Gifts. Grimes, who has been experimenting with the intersection of AI and music, supports the use of AI-generated vocals.
The dystopian film explores a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, memories can be bought and sold, and death is no longer final. A clip released shows Grimes' AI-animated form confronting another character before fleeing with a muscular, faceless creature as her guard. Though the visuals are AI-generated, Grimes' voice and dialogue are authentic.
The studio behind the film, Gossip Goblin, believes the casting of actors with their spoken vocal performances using AI will become more common in animated films. Grimes is also preparing to release her new album, Psy Opera, which delves into the complexities of AI.
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