Martin Scorsese has surprised fans by revealing he is embracing artificial intelligence and using it to help plan his new film. The 83-year-old director, known for classics like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, has become an advisor to Black Forest Labs, a company developing an image-generation system called FLUX.
In a statement on the company's website, Scorsese explained his interest in the intersection of technology and storytelling. He noted that he has been creating his own storyboards for 70 years and sees AI as a tool to better communicate his vision to cast and crew during pre-production.
Scorsese emphasised that AI will not replace actors or talent, but rather assist in the creative process. He drew parallels to his use of 3D in Hugo and de-aging technology in The Irishman, stating that cinema must evolve. He recently tested the AI on a scene and found it creatively freeing, allowing faster pre-production without sacrificing quality.
The technology is expected to be used on his upcoming film, an adaptation of the novel What Happens at Night, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Scorsese's embrace of AI contrasts with other stars who have criticised its use, such as Emily Blunt, who called an AI actor creation “terrifying”.
