David Cronenberg Defends AI Use in 'The Brutalist' Amidst Oscar Rivalry Allegations

The acclaimed director claims backlash over AI-enhanced accents was part of a smear campaign by competing nominees.

AI technology was used in 'The Brutalist' to refine Hungarian accents, sparking industry debate over its impact on acting authenticity.
Director David Cronenberg alleged that the backlash was an orchestrated campaign by rival Oscar nominees to undermine the film's success.
'The Brutalist' editor and director clarified that AI was limited to Hungarian dialogue editing and did not alter English performances.
Despite the controversy, the film triumphed at the 2025 Academy Awards, winning three major categories, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody.
Cronenberg compared the use of AI to longstanding filmmaking practices and defended it as a legitimate tool for enhancing performances.