Disney has apparently been flirting with using generative AI in several of its films, though they've been hitting roadblocks in trying to implement it. A new report from the Wall St. Journal (via Gizmodo) states that Disney was experimenting with implementing generative AI for two of its upcoming films, its live-action remake of Moana, and the upcoming sci-fi sequel Tron: Ares.
In the case of Moana, Disney was reportedly toying with partnering with AI company Metaphysic to create a deepfake of the face of the film's star, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, in order to minimize his required time on set by having Johnson's cousin and longtime stunt double Tanoi Reed fill in, with Johnson's face later being grafted onto his body via AI.
