Summary
The production company H3 Entertainment has recently announced the development of a sequel to Brightburn. As part of their production pipeline, they are aiming to incorporate AI and the Metaverse.
Brightburn producer James Gunn has confirmed that the sequel will not be penned by artificial intelligence, putting an end to recent rumors and concerns. The use of AI in the film industry has caused debate in Hollywood, as writers and actors advocate for regulations to safeguard their professions and uphold the importance of human creativity.
James Gunn, the producer of Brightburn, has addressed concerns about the upcoming sequel. Released in 2019, Brightburn offers a twisted take on the Superman origin story, featuring a young alien with superpowers who wreaks havoc in a small Kansas town. The film was moderately successful, prompting the recent announcement of a sequel.
In response to the announcement of Brightburn 2, Gunn has taken to Bluesky Social to ease worries about the film. H3 Entertainment, the production company behind the sequel, has revealed plans to incorporate Metaverse and AI technology into the production process. This has led some to speculate whether AI could be utilized to write the script for the Brightburn sequel. Gunn, however, has confirmed that this will not be the case.
"Don't worry, this would never happen," Gunn replies to a question regarding whether Brightburn 2 will be written by AI.
In the above screenshot, Gunn confirms that a news article about the sequel relying on AI is fake.
AI's Relationship To Hollywood Explained
AI has been receiving considerable attention recently, particularly in regard to its role in the film industry. The usage of AI has become a major point of contention in the ongoing strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, effectively bringing Hollywood to a standstill.
With the progress and widespread adoption of AI technology, writers are striving for control over how it is employed in the process of scriptwriting. While it remains uncertain how H3 Entertainment plans to utilize AI in projects like Brightburn 2, the WGA is demanding regulations that ensure human creativity remains essential in the scriptwriting process. Similarly, SAG-AFTRA is concerned about the use of AI and is seeking regulations to safeguard actors against the unauthorized use of their likeness in movies and TV, without appropriate consent or compensation.
AI is likely to become an integral part of the production process, but it is preferable to see it as a tool that enhances and complements human creativity rather than replacing it entirely. In the post-production VFX process or as a general tool, AI could serve a valuable purpose in improving organization and efficiency. Despite uncertainties surrounding the Brightburn sequel and its potential utilization of AI, those eagerly awaiting the film can be reassured that the script will retain a human touch.