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Kevin O'Leary Champions AI Film Extras Amid Controversy

10/22/2025

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Kevin O’Leary, a Shark Tank star, advocates using artificial intelligence in filmmaking to replace human extras.
He promotes Marty Supreme and says AI could cut production costs and let filmmakers make more movies.
He cites Tilly Norwood as an AI actress, claiming background AI could save millions.
SAG-AFTRA criticizes AI, arguing it threatens human performers, while Marty Supreme releases on Christmas Day with Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Kevin O’Leary, a Shark Tank star, advocates using artificial intelligence in filmmaking to replace human extras.
He promotes Marty Supreme and says AI could cut production costs and let filmmakers make more movies.
He cites Tilly Norwood as an AI actress, claiming background AI could save millions.
SAG-AFTRA criticizes AI, arguing it threatens human performers, while Marty Supreme releases on Christmas Day with Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow.