Overview
- Speaking on BBC Radio Sheffield, Kay said he is researching modern de‑aging to stage flashbacks and cited The Irishman as a benchmark.
- Kay noted the technology has become cheaper but said he wants to ensure it does not look “dodgy.”
- He said he has used ChatGPT to explore options and joked about digitally adding hair for co‑star Paddy McGuinness.
- Kay confirmed last month that a Phoenix Nights feature script is complete, placing the project in active development.
- He previously declined a Netflix licensing approach due to planned trigger warnings and quipped that the streamer sent him an air fryer afterward.