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AI Takes Over Filmmaking, Reducing Need for Animal Actors

10/24/2025

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The rise of AI in filmmaking is reducing the demand for real animal actors as productions favor digital alternatives.
Lisa Brown, an animal trainer, says visual effects could replace equine work.
PETA advocates eliminating real animals from sets to prevent exploitation.
The entertainment industry’s contraction due to COVID-19 and recent strikes has further strained the animal talent business, with job opportunities significantly reduced.

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Story summary

The rise of AI in filmmaking is reducing the demand for real animal actors as productions favor digital alternatives.
Lisa Brown, an animal trainer, says visual effects could replace equine work.
PETA advocates eliminating real animals from sets to prevent exploitation.
The entertainment industry’s contraction due to COVID-19 and recent strikes has further strained the animal talent business, with job opportunities significantly reduced.