Digital technology and artificial intelligence are making giant leaps in their development and Hollywood leads the way in their adoption. Now Tom Hanks and Robin Wright may look a little younger in the upcoming movie “Here” from director Robert Zemeckis.
The film, which reunites the “Forrest Gump” co-stars after nearly 30 years, will use new hyper-realistic technology, including AI-generated face replacements and de-aging, to allow its stars to tell a story that spans generations. Based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel, “Here” takes place in New England — starting as wilderness and later becoming the site of a home — against a tale of love, loss, hope, struggle and legacy.
Miramax is producing the film, which co-stars Paul Bettany and Kelly Reilly and will be distributed by Sony Pictures. The upcoming technological advancements stem from a partnership between AI technology firm Metaphysic and Hollywood agency CAA. The pact, which was announced on Tuesday and kicks off with the production of “Here,” was formed to develop new generative AI tools and services for film, television and other areas of entertainment.
An intriguing question may be: will this provide greater opportunity for aging actors who might otherwise be sidelined?
