Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy

Key points

• Actor and director Mark Wahlberg says artificial intelligence has a place in filmmaking if it is used the right way. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, he said AI could help enhance the stadium setting in his upcoming Pete Rose biopic, in which he stars.
• He rejected the idea of generating a script with AI and making a film without real actors.
• Wahlberg also said he would be interested in an AI replica of his likeness carrying on his legacy, including in his animated series Ted, and that storytelling should remain central to filmmaking.