Deepfake technology seems invasive, and more than a bit dangerous. one was too much Impersonate Tom Cruise in viral videos For years now Connected with celebrities to try to get his permission. Hollywood studios use deepfake technology Cross out VIPs from age In the Star Wars universe, or to satisfy the curiosity of fans What would a classic character look like If the original actor is able to continue playing it. But it seems Bruce Willis is making history by being the first actor to sell his image rights so that the deepfake company can recreate him in upcoming projects.
Deepfake uses digital technology to create an image of a famous person and place it on another standalone actor. It can make it seem as if the actor is doing just about anything. In this Tom Cruise deepfakethe video shows that a file Mission: Impossible A star enters the room before he stumbles and falls, then talks to the camera. It’s annoying.
Bruce Willis allowed his likeness to be used by a company called Deepcake, which used it to create an advertisement for a Russian telecoms company. In the ad, Willis is linked to a bomb with another spy-like agent. The digital counter is marked, until “Willis” reveals the password that will stop the countdown. Only, not Willis at all. He allowed this performance to happen digitally, and he never had to stand on set.
In a statement obtained by telegraph from the company’s website. Willis is quoted as saying:
Earlier this year, it was reported that Bruce Willis He was retiring from acting Because of his constant struggles with aphasia. This new technology, whether you agree with it or not, opens the door to a conversation that someone like Willis can allow himself to continue to appear in more projects, without having to be there. Make jokes about the recent series of straight-to-video movies that Willis was making anyway, despite his family He swears it wasn’t taken advantage of. These will not be performances, but they will allow the star to remain in the public conscience. Only, as you wish, in something more important than a Russian ad.
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