Rian Johnson, known for directing the popular Knives Out movies, has expressed concerns about how artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting filmmaking.
In a recent interview, Johnson publicly agreed with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s opposition to artificial intelligence, stating his views directly.
Johnson expressed strong disapproval of AI, saying it seems to be negatively impacting everything. While he understands the financial appeal for studios – potentially reducing costs by lessening the need to pay artists – he questioned the overall direction this is taking. “I get that it makes sense to save money,” he said, “but what are we even doing if that’s where we’re headed?”
Although Johnson is strongly against AI in filmmaking, he acknowledges that others in the industry don’t feel the same way. For instance, Natasha Lyonne recently started an AI production company. However, Johnson clarified that T-Street’s support for Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new AI-themed movie, starring Rachel McAdams, doesn’t mean they approve of the technology itself.
Johnson is currently attending awards ceremonies and using the opportunity to network with filmmakers from around the globe, like Celine Song, Nia DaCosta, and Guillermo del Toro. He’s building stronger creative connections and openly discussing the current state of the film industry. He shared that del Toro has particularly inspired him to prioritize building relationships, noting del Toro’s amazing energy and genuine connection with people.
Daniel Craig is back as detective Benoit Blanc in the newest film in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man. The movie, directed by Johnson, has been well-received by critics and stars a talented group of actors including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
The film first showed at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th. It will then be released in theaters on November 26th, and will be available to stream on Netflix beginning December 12th.
Jeff Johnson’s strong criticism of AI reflects a larger debate in Hollywood: balancing the benefits of new technology with the need to protect the artistic side of filmmaking. He firmly believes that human creativity is essential and cannot be replicated by machines.
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2025-11-22 13:14