True Detective Showrunner Explains Odd AI Concert Poster
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Viewers noticed an odd, AI-generated looking concert poster in the background of a scene in Episode 2 of True Detective Night Country. It sparked debate and questions on social media.
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Showrunner Issa López explained the poster was intentionally made to look AI-created to highlight the sadness of relying on AI for creativity in that area.
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López said the poster was discussed "ad nauseam" by the team, so it was an intentional creative choice.
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She also explained a K-Pop poster in the scene was originally tied to a line about the character's daughter that got cut.
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Some mystery remains about whether an artist made the "Metal" poster look AI-generated or if it actually is, but López gave insight into the intent.