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tinrobot

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4. Old Harrison Ford replaced himself with young Harrison Ford

Reply to Melon (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 04:10 PM

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In that Raiders of the Lost Ark sequel a few years ago. Of course, he still had to "act" in the scenes as reference for the CG artists who de-aged him. So, we're already part of the way there.

Still, regardless of the threat of AI, a theater major has always been a huge gamble. Most theater majors do not work in theater for their careers.

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Replacement of actors with AI [View all] Melon Monday OP

It's inevitable DavidDvorkin Monday #1

I just finished reading "Remake" by Connie Willis, about just this thing .... eppur_se_muova Monday #2

I agree with both comments. Melon Monday #3

Old Harrison Ford replaced himself with young Harrison Ford tinrobot Monday #4