SMRTR AIOct 26, 2025Futurism

AI Is Even Putting Animal Actors Out of Work

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Hollywood studios are increasingly replacing real animal actors with AI and CGI effects in post-production, leaving furry performers and their trainers struggling to find work. Dog actor Rocco, who appeared on "The Morning Show," now only lands occasional commercials, while animal rental businesses report job numbers down to just 40 percent of pre-pandemic levels. Even when real animals appear on set, like filmmaker James Gunn's dog in "Superman," they're often digitally replaced in the final product.

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