The recent release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” does not include a revived Chadwick Boseman. Letitia Wright, who plays the title character’s sister, takes over as the superhero. The option to cast a new, living actor in the part was the appropriate one, not just for the franchise but also for the cinema medium. The technology existed for a digital Boseman to reprise his renowned 2018 star effort.
A increasing trend is the use of artificial intelligence to bring back deceased performers in movies, which is harmful for both the acting community and the film industry. Hollywood has thankfully used these actors sparingly so far. Peter Cushing appeared in “Rogue One,” Paul Walker appeared in “Fast & Furious 7,” and Carrie Fisher appeared in the most recent Star Wars film. However, there are plans for deceased performers to assume larger parts.
The acting industry has always been incredibly competitive, making it important for someone to succeed. This is one of the reasons why some people complain that so many performers are the offspring of well-known Hollywood directors and stars. Aspiring actors’ career opportunities are stolen by AI-generated thespians, which makes the problem worse.
The majority of economists disagree that the labour market is a zero sum game. However, there are some circumstances where the number of jobs in a field has a strict cap. There are only so many players who can play in the WNBA, and professional symphony orchestras can only have so many cellists.
The number of TV shows or films that can be produced is not strictly regulated. However, the number of films being approved by streaming platforms indicates that the movie market is beginning to meet its limits. Talented newbies may be forced out of the industry if studios are allowed to hire dead actors, who don’t need trailers, hair stylists, or a cut of the box office revenue.
