Underrated Sci-Fi Movie Creator Surprisingly Backs AI in Film-Making: “I Get Excited…”

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AI’s presence in filmmaking isn’t a new topic, and it’s proven quite controversial. The recent 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike highlighted this, sparked by studio executives wanting to use AI more in creative roles. Though a deal ended the strike, many believe the debate over AI’s role in Hollywood is far from over. It’s still unclear whether AI will fundamentally change how movies are made.

Director Gareth Edwards, known for films like *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story* and a *Jurassic World* installment, recently shared his thoughts on AI. Despite the common concerns about AI, he’s optimistic about the possibilities it offers filmmaking. He believes AI could allow filmmakers to create visually stunning movies—comparable to those with $200 million budgets—with significantly lower production costs. Edwards predicts a major shift in the industry when a low-budget film achieves the same visual quality and financial success as a blockbuster.

It’s An Ironic Take From The Director of The Creator

Released in 2023, the sci-fi film *The Creator* takes place in a future where artificial intelligence triggered a nuclear explosion in Los Angeles. The story follows the hunt for the Creator – the person who developed the dangerous AI and a powerful weapon that could end the resulting war. Director and co-writer Gareth Edwards believes exploring AI in film is particularly relevant now, suggesting rapid advancements could drastically change the industry. He joked that while it’s a great time to be a filmmaker, it might be less so for artists who rely on traditional animation techniques like rotoscoping.

It’s a bit surprising that James Edwards, a director known for his artistic films and one who made a movie critical of AI, now appears to support its use in filmmaking. This seems to prioritize studio cost savings over job opportunities for others. This stance is especially noteworthy given the recent release of OpenAI’s *Sora*, which makes AI filmmaking more widely available, and the controversy surrounding AI creator Tilly Norwood, which has upset many in the film industry.

As a total movie and TV fanatic, I’m really curious to hear everyone’s take on all this AI stuff creeping into filmmaking. What do *you* think about it? Let me know in the comments! And if you want to see what other fans are saying, head over to the ComicBook forums – there’s a lot of discussion happening there.

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2025-10-06 01:12