Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, lauded Troy Baker's performance in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, asserting that AI isn't necessary to capture an actor's essence. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, stating, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it."
Released in December, The Great Circle offers an "authentic" interpretation of the Indiana Jones franchise, though its canonicity remains debatable. This contrasts with the less favorably received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The game's success might influence future franchise decisions, potentially shifting away from relying on Ford for future installments.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI's role in filmmaking and media. He echoes sentiments expressed by Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The concerns extend to voice actors as well, with Grand Theft Auto 5's Ned Luke and The Witcher's Doug Cockle among those who have spoken out against AI's potential to usurp their livelihoods. Cockle acknowledged AI's inevitability but warned of its inherent dangers, highlighting the threat of income loss for voice actors due to AI-powered chatbots and similar applications.
