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Affleck Denies Netflix Plot Repetition Claims
1 Oct
Summary
- Ben Affleck refuted claims that Netflix requested plot repetitions in films.
- He stated that his upcoming film 'Animals' received no notes from Netflix.
- Affleck utilized AI tools from his acquired startup InterPositive for 'Animals'.
Ben Affleck has debunked the rumor that Netflix requires filmmakers to repeat plot points in their movies, a notion that gained traction following a podcast appearance. Appearing at the Bloomberg Screentime conference, Affleck asserted there was "absolutely no truth" to the allegations, characterizing such a directive as "idiotic and brazen." He indicated that this assertion was misinterpreted from his and Matt Damon's podcast discussion.
Affleck also confirmed that Netflix did not provide any directorial notes for his upcoming film, "Animals," scheduled for release on October 9th. He further disclosed that he incorporated AI tools, developed by his startup InterPositive (which Netflix acquired for nearly $600 million), into the filmmaking process for "Animals." Affleck remained guarded about specific scenes featuring AI, preferring to maintain the film's illusion of reality.
He dismissed speculation that Netflix's acquisition of InterPositive was a public relations strategy to mitigate scrutiny over the company's AI usage. Affleck conveyed confidence in Netflix's commitment to ethical practices and collaboration with artists. He also expressed skepticism about the feasibility of creating a fully AI-generated film in the near future due to inherent complexities and costs.
