In her new action-thriller, “Gemini Man,” Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars alongside two Will Smiths; one of them just happens to be a fully CGI character built from the ground up.
The technologies used in “Gemini Man” — by Oscar-winning visual effects company Weta Digital –have posed a bit of an existential kerfuffle in the industry in recent years. In 2019 alone, films including “Gemini Man,” Martin Scorcese’s “The Irishman” and Disney’s “The Lion King” include similar CGI effects, adding weight to the question: Are technologies making actors obsolete?
“It’s a legitimate fear going on that we could just be sort of not necessary for a lot of our jobs,” Winstead said ahead of the film’s Oct. 11 release during an interview at TheWrap studios in Los Angeles.
Also Read: Will Smith Jokes That Younger, CGI-Version of Himself From 'Gemini Man' Should Star in a Romantic Comedy
“My...
The technologies used in “Gemini Man” — by Oscar-winning visual effects company Weta Digital –have posed a bit of an existential kerfuffle in the industry in recent years. In 2019 alone, films including “Gemini Man,” Martin Scorcese’s “The Irishman” and Disney’s “The Lion King” include similar CGI effects, adding weight to the question: Are technologies making actors obsolete?
“It’s a legitimate fear going on that we could just be sort of not necessary for a lot of our jobs,” Winstead said ahead of the film’s Oct. 11 release during an interview at TheWrap studios in Los Angeles.
Also Read: Will Smith Jokes That Younger, CGI-Version of Himself From 'Gemini Man' Should Star in a Romantic Comedy
“My...
- 10/9/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Similar News
Disney & Nat Geo Unveil Earth Day-Themed Programming Slate
- 4/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Don’t Gina Carano me”: Tatiana Maslany’s Recent Statement Has Fans Convinced She’s Trying to Make Bob Iger Greenlight She-Hulk Season 2
- 4/19/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Multiple Avengers 5 Reports Hint Every Marvel Fan’s Greatest Nightmare is Coming True: Joe and Anthony Russo Aren’t Coming to Save MCU
- 4/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap Trailer Stars Josh Hartnett as a Serial Killer: Watch
- 4/18/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
“I don’t see a good reason to stop”: Seth MacFarlane Will End Family Guy Only If the Show Fails to Do One Thing
- 4/17/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Marvel Lays off 15 Staffers Across Film, Other Departments
- 4/15/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Events of the Week: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Abigail’ and More
- 4/19/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Margot Robbie Wraps Up Another Day of Filming 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' in L.A.
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dune 2 Box Office (North America): Timothee Chalamet’s Blockbuster To Miss The $300 Million Milestone!
- 4/19/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Box Office: ‘Abigail’ Bites Into $1 Million in Previews
- 4/19/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety - Film News
BAFTA Sets Date for 2025 Film Awards — Global Bulletin
- 4/19/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Fallout’ Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
- 4/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Witcher’ Renewed For 5th & Final Season At Netflix
- 4/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Henry Cavill Says ‘Maybe I’m Too Old Now’ to Play James Bond as Fake Movie Trailer With Him as 007 Goes Viral With 2.5 Million Views
- 4/18/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
‘Scream’ Actors Support Fired Co-Star Melissa Barrera at ‘Abigail’ Premiere: ‘It Says a Lot About How True the Love Is’
- 4/18/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety - Film News
Henry Cavill Says ‘Maybe I’m Too Old Now’ to Play James Bond as Fake Movie Trailer With Him as 007 Goes Viral With 2.5 Million Views
- 4/18/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Was Recognized as Her ‘Seinfeld’ Character While Giving Birth
- 4/18/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Selena Quintanilla Deserves to Be Celebrated This Year - Not Exploited
- 4/16/2024
- by Lucas Villa
- Popsugar.com
Bad Bunny's First NYC Show From His Most Wanted Tour Is Proof His Latine Fans Still Come First
- 4/12/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera
- 4/17/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
Vashon Island Film Festival Sets Date for Third Event – Film News in Brief
- 4/19/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Title ‘Eephus’ Picked Up by Film Constellation (Exclusive)
- 4/18/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety - Film News
The ‘Challengers’ Screenwriter Behind the Upcoming ‘Queer’ and ‘City on Fire’ on the Art of Adaptation
- 4/19/2024
- by Veronica Flores
- Indiewire
Ethan Coen Rounds Out ‘Honey Don’t!’ Cast with Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, Talia Ryder
- 4/19/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Box Office: ‘Abigail’ Bites Into $1 Million in Previews
- 4/19/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety - Film News
BAFTA Sets Date for 2025 Film Awards — Global Bulletin
- 4/19/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Aang: The Last Airbender’ Delayed to 2026, ‘Transformers One’ Moves Back a Week
- 4/18/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Quentin Tarantino Scraps ’The Movie Critic’; Brad Pitt Would Have Reprised Cliff Booth Role From ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’
- 4/17/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Martin Scorsese’s Long-Gestating ‘Sinatra’ Film With Leonardo DiCaprio Adds Jennifer Lawrence
- 4/17/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
BAFTA Sets Date for 2025 Film Awards — Global Bulletin
- 4/19/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Amazon’s miniTV Adds 200 Titles Dubbed in Tamil and Telugu for Indian Regional Users
- 4/19/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News
‘Fallout’ Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
- 4/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Witcher’ Renewed For 5th & Final Season At Netflix
- 4/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Squid Game,’ ‘Night Agent’ Set for Second Half of 2024 on Netflix
- 4/18/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News