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Will Ferrell's 30-Year Prediction on AI Actors Resurfaces

4/18/2026

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Will Ferrell warned about Hollywood's future and robot actor replacements about 30 years ago, according to Molly Shannon.
Molly Shannon recalled Ferrell's dark prediction during a Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance.
Today, the Screen Actors Guild advocates for actor protections amid AI advancements.
The pair, friends for three decades, will reunite in the Netflix series The Hawk.
Shannon recalls waitressing days and encounters with Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts.

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Will Ferrell warned about Hollywood's future and robot actor replacements about 30 years ago, according to Molly Shannon.
Molly Shannon recalled Ferrell's dark prediction during a Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance.
Today, the Screen Actors Guild advocates for actor protections amid AI advancements.
The pair, friends for three decades, will reunite in the Netflix series The Hawk.
Shannon recalls waitressing days and encounters with Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts.