Danny Boyle Says AI Recreated Thatcher's Face in 'Ink' Without Estate Permission
Speaking at the 70th BFI London Film Festival, the director said an impersonator played the full scene while AI was used to recreate Margaret Thatcher's face.
Danny Boyle said his film Ink used AI to recreate Margaret Thatcher's face and that he did not ask her estate for permission, speaking at an event during the 70th BFI London Film Festival on Friday.
Boyle said AI was used sparingly in Ink and that he was careful not to replace anyone. According to a report by hollywoodreporter.com, the team used AI to recreate Thatcher's face, while an impersonator played the whole scene.
The director said he declined to ask Thatcher's estate for permission to recreate her face.
Ink traces Rupert Murdoch's rise on Fleet Street and his takeover of the tabloid The Sun, the subject under discussion at the festival event, where Boyle also spoke about his career.
Background
Boyle directed Slumdog Millionaire, which Fox Searchlight picked up and made a lot of money from. He once met Rupert Murdoch at a lunch party in a garden.
Quick answers
Did Danny Boyle ask Margaret Thatcher's estate for permission to recreate her face in Ink?
No. Boyle said he declined to ask Thatcher's estate for permission to recreate her face using AI.
How was AI used in Ink?
Boyle said AI was used sparingly to recreate Margaret Thatcher's face, while an impersonator played the whole scene.
What is Ink about?
Ink traces Rupert Murdoch's rise on Fleet Street and his takeover of the tabloid The Sun.