GoKawiilMark Wahlberg says he'd consider an AI replica of himself at TechCrunch Disrupt
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, actor Mark Wahlberg said he supports using AI to enhance filmmaking, such as augmenting stadium scenes in his upcoming Pete Rose biopic, but opposes relying on AI to generate scripts or replace actors. He also said he hasn't visited CAA's body- and voice-scanning facility but would be open to creating an AI likeness that his children or grandchildren could control in the future.
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Wahlberg's comments reflect an ongoing industry debate over how far AI should go in filmmaking, with some actors and unions wary of digital replicas replacing performers while others see AI as a production tool. His openness to a family-controlled AI likeness suggests actors may increasingly view digital legacy rights as a business asset to be managed across generations, though no formal plans were announced.
- Wahlberg supports AI for enhancing production elements like stadium visuals, not for generating scripts or replacing actors.
- He plans to use AI tools on his upcoming Pete Rose biopic.
- He said he'd be open to an AI likeness of himself being controlled by his children or grandchildren in the future, though he hasn't used CAA's scanning facility.
Source: techcrunch.com — Aisha Malik, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy”
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