Overview
- O’Leary said scenes used as many as 150 human extras and argued AI “agents” could replace them to cut costs by millions of dollars.
- He praised the AI creation Tilly Norwood—misnaming her repeatedly—and described her as “100% AI” who can work continuously without limitations.
- SAG-AFTRA’s previously issued statement denounced Tilly Norwood and opposed replacing human performers, calling such models products of unconsented training.
- The film, directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet with Gwyneth Paltrow, is reported as A24’s priciest feature with a budget north of $60 million.
- A24 offered no substantive shift in policy in response to the remarks; the movie is slated for a theatrical release on December 25.