Nicolas Cage says he won't work with Amazon again over AI dispute
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nicolas Cage publicly opposed the use of AI in his work, revealing he declined to sign an AI waiver for the Amazon-produced series "Spider-Noir" during a New York Comic Con appearance.
- Cage criticized Amazon for its significant investment in AI through OpenAI, stating he is "not an AI-friendly actor" and hinted he may avoid future collaborations with the company.
- "Spider-Noir," a 1930s-themed "Spider-Man" series produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, earned critical acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations but was canceled after one season.
- Industry-wide, the use of AI remains contentious, with unions like SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild securing protections, though the impact of AI actors and technology on Hollywood is still uncertain.
- Cage announced plans to continue working in television, revealing he will join the HBO series "True Detective" during his Comic Con panel.
