Disney Sparks Backlash Over Fake CGI Background Actors in New Movie

Disney mocked for using obviously fake CGI "actors" in the background of a scene from the movie "Prom Pact". The robotic movements made it look unnatural.

Clip went viral, sparking debate about the use of AI to replace human actors. This is a major issue in SAG-AFTRA's ongoing strike negotiations.

Studios proposed scanning background actors once, then owning their likeness forever to replace them with CGI versions. Actors call this dystopian.

Critics say the "uncanny valley" effect of CGI fakes makes movies look unconvincing. It does not age well.

SAG-AFTRA proposed the "NO FAKES Act" to ban unauthorized digital replicas of actors without consent. Unclear if studios will agree.