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Tom HanksandRobin Wrightare going back in time for their latest project together.
The production company is partnering with Metaphysic, an AI companyfamousfor its@DeepTomCruiseaccounts on social media, especially TikTok where it has amassed a following of 5 million users. The company also gained popularity onAmerica’s Got Talentfor its deepfakes.
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Herewill use the new tool Metaphysic Live to de-age the stars without any need for VFX or further work, according to a release.
“I’ve always been attracted to technology that helps me to tell a story,” Zemeckis said in a statement. “WithHere, the film simply wouldn’t work without our actors seamlessly transforming into younger versions of themselves. Metaphysic’s AI tools do exactly that, in ways that were previously impossible!”
He added, “Having tested every flavor of face replacement and de-aging technology available today, Metaphysic are clearly the global leaders in feature-quality AI content and the perfect choice for this incredibly challenging, emotional film.”
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“It is incredible to see Metaphysic’s AI-generated content flawlessly integrated into a shot live on set! The actors can even use the technology as a ‘youth mirror’ – testing out acting choices for their younger selves in real-time,” the movie’s production VFX supervisor Kevin Baillie said in the release.
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source: people.com
