Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis is a fascinating actor. He also has the distinction of being one of the most scanned actors in Hollywood. Because of his roles in films like Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes, his image and persona have been scanned by studios. This makes him a notable voice in the ongoing debate about the actor’s strike.
According to reports, movie Studios want to scan actors using artificial intelligence and use their replicas in movies. This is super concerning, which is why Serkis has voiced his opinion in favor of the strikers. The actor has come out strongly in support of the ongoing strike and has expressed his hope that they prevail in the end.
Andy Serkis Blasts Trolls for Slamming Actors Strike
Andy Serkis is one of the most successful and in-demand actors in Hollywood. The Lord of the Rings movie has worked with many top-tier directors and actors in the entertainment industry, and he has done significant physical transformation in several of his projects, which have earned him prominent accolades.
Serkis is perhaps the most scanned artist in showbiz whose impressive filmography holds numerous blockbuster and entertaining movies. He displayed and depicted each of his on-screen characters with charm and nuance, making him a fan-favorite star. In addition to his tremendous acting work, he has successfully directed multiple films allowing him to showcase his versatility as a top-shelf performer.
According to the latest reports, several A-list stars, including the England native actor, recently joined the ongoing actor’s strike organized by the British acting union Equity to raise their voice against the fair pay policy in the industry.
The actor opened up about the rapid use of AI and slammed trolls claiming this is an important debate and it should be taken seriously. He argued that during covid19 pandemic, audiences were glued to their screens to watch television shows and films, which is why actors and writers need to be heard and get fair pay.
Andy Serkis Shares Concerns About AI Taking Over Acting Jobs
While the writer’s strike continued to make waves on social media, now actors have come out for the strike to support and demand a fair pay rate following the rise of streaming platforms. As per reports, over 160,000 members of SAG-AFTRA staged a protest over fair pay and working conditions following concerns over the rapid use of artificial intelligence in the film industry.
Now Andy Serkis has joined the strike and recently opened up about his fears of the extreme use of AI in the industry. The actor further claimed that he is optimistic that the strikers in the US would win their fight.
The actor told Sky News,
“I think there’s unquestionably going to be a victory for SAG, for the Writer’s Guild, for Equity, it’s going to come out positive. They are going to hold on this time.”
He added,
“Artists are becoming severely undervalued. We think actors going on strike is a bit of a joke, [but] when the pandemic was happening, what was everyone doing for two years inside? They were watching shows. It’s a very important job. It’s a service, and you just want to be paid a reasonable wage.”
Andy Serkis seems to be anxious about the prospect of Studios using Artificial intelligence and scanning actors to use their replicas in movies. This apparently threatens the livelihood of the stars and is therefore a matter of great concern.
Source Sky News
