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Paul Schrader Is Convinced AI Movie Stars Are Coming Soon
The ‘American Gigolo’ and ‘First Reformed’ director believes “us carbon-based fools” will “spend our money empathizing and caring about silicon-based creations.”
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According to The Hollywood Reporter’s source item, Paul Schrader Is Convinced AI Movie Stars Are Coming Soon, The ‘American Gigolo’ and ‘First Reformed’ director believes “us carbon-based fools” will “spend our money empathizing and caring about silicon-based creations.”
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- Paul Schrader Is Convinced AI Movie Stars Are Coming SoonThe Hollywood Reporter - 2026-05-28T22:02:45+00:00
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