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No AI Used in Rogue Trooper, Director Insists
20 Sep
Summary
- Duncan Jones' 'Rogue Trooper' premiered eight years after announcement.
- Film was independently financed after 'Dredd' box office struggles.
- Director emphasizes no AI was used in its creation process.
Director Duncan Jones has confirmed that his new animated film, "Rogue Trooper," was created entirely without the use of artificial intelligence. The project, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 20, 2026, has been in development for eight years since its initial announcement in 2018. Jones stated that the actual production took four years, but eight years were spent securing the necessary elements to bring the film to fruition.
The film's independent financing and long journey to completion were influenced by the box office performance of the 2012 film "Dredd," which impacted the viability of other 2000 AD comic adaptations. Jones expressed frustration with the current studio and streaming system, suggesting it is not conducive to the kind of uncompromising, mid-budget films he aims to create. He also reflected on the changing landscape of film financing, noting that international sales no longer support such projects as they once did.
