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Blunt Terrified of AI, Opts for Weird Sounds in Spielberg Film
30 May
Summary
- Emily Blunt feared using AI for a unique scene in Spielberg's film.
- She opted to create strange vocal sounds herself for the role.
- The film 'Disclosure Day' explores humanity's first contact with aliens.
Emily Blunt has revealed her apprehension regarding the use of artificial intelligence in Steven Spielberg's new film, 'Disclosure Day.' The actress, promoting the movie which is slated for a June 12 theatrical debut, plays Margaret Fairchild. Her character, a meteorologist, experiences a profound change after an alien encounter, leading to a scene where she speaks an unknown, non-human language during a live broadcast.
Instead of employing AI for this significant vocal transformation sequence, Blunt chose a more unconventional approach. She collaborated with the sound team, performing a variety of strange sounds herself, including clicks, hums, and breathing noises. These raw vocalizations were then manipulated by the sound designer to create the final, otherworldly effect required for the character's disintegration scene.
'Disclosure Day' centers on the implications of humanity discovering it is not alone in the universe. The film features a star-studded cast, including Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth, and Wyatt Russell. Early reactions from critics have been overwhelmingly positive, with many hailing it as one of Spielberg's finest works in recent years, further building anticipation for its release.
