Emily Blunt Criticizes Hollywood's Dependence on Algorithms for Film Decisions

The actress highlights the risk of stifling creativity by relying on algorithms to predict film success, using her experience with 'Oppenheimer' as a key example.

• Emily Blunt expresses frustration with the use of algorithms in Hollywood, arguing they cannot predict the success of unique films like 'Oppenheimer'.
• 'Oppenheimer', a film about a physicist, defied algorithm predictions by becoming a blockbuster and winning multiple Oscars.
• Blunt's co-star, Ryan Gosling, supports her views, emphasizing that reliance on algorithms pushes him to choose more personal, 'handmade' projects.
• Director Brian Helgeland shares a similar sentiment, revealing that an algorithm likely prevented a sequel to 'A Knight's Tale' due to its predicted lack of success.
• Blunt and Gosling are set to appear next in 'The Fall Guy', premiering in theaters on May 3, 2024.

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