{
  "id": 2116100,
  "title": "Furious isn't just the best show on Hulu and Disney+ right now — its use of behind-the-scenes tech and AI is changing the game for disabled actors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/furious-isnt-just-the-best-show-on-hulu-and-disney-right-now-its-use",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/furious-isnt-just-the-best-show-on-hulu-and-disney-right-now-its-use-of-behind-the-scenes-tech-and-ai-is-changing-the-game-for-disabled-actors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "You've been watching Furious on Hulu and Disney+, and you've quickly realized that Steve Way's character, Alden, is the breakout star of the show. If you haven't caught up, you're seriously missing out. The story revolves around FBI agent Alice Black (played by Emmy Rossum) as she pursues Catherine Grace (played by Lola Petticrew), a cunning sex-trafficking survivor turned serial killer. Through Alden's character, we discover that his mother has recently passed away, and he is a home care aide for Catherine, a woman with a complex past. From the moment you see Way on-screen, you understand why his performance is so captivating. Not only does his stand-up comedy background give him impeccable timing and humor, but his presence on screen is enigmatic, drawing you into the moment and making you forget about everyone else in the scene.\n\nIn an interview, Way revealed how AI and assistive technology have become integral to his daily life as a disabled actor. He uses technology every second he's awake, whether it's reading scripts on big PDFs, taking table reads, or even making phone calls and sending messages using text-to-speech. Way began using assistive technology at the age of 14, and it has been instrumental in helping him pursue his career. He expresses surprise at how AI has helped him keep track of his schedule and manage his daily tasks. Way admits that he initially believed in using AI sparingly, but his perspective has shifted after understanding the transformative power it holds for disabled actors like himself. He strongly believes that AI should be embraced within the entertainment industry to provide accessibility and better opportunities for those with disabilities. Way envisions a balance between AI and traditional methods, emphasizing that this technology can significantly improve the workflows, routines, and earning potential of disabled individuals, allowing them to work on their own terms without the exhaustion and burnout often associated with regular jobs.",
  "summary": "Steve Way is easily the breakout start of new Hulu and Disney+ show Furious — but his behind-the-scenes prep has completely changed my mind about the use of AI.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}