Doug Liman directs Bitcoin with AI-generated locations

6 articles · Updated · Sify · Apr 29

The $70 million thriller was shot in 20 days in a converted West London showroom, with Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot and Pete Davidson performing on a grey-screen stage.
Producers say the AI workflow cut costs from more than $300 million for 200 locations to a mid-budget film, while replacing much on-set lighting, set-building and assistant direction work.
The project follows Hollywood's 2023 strikes over AI protections and signals a wider shift, with Acme AI & FX developing 10 films and two TV series using similar methods.

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