The breakthrough in the making of Here was not the authenticity of a de-aged Tom Hanks, but that the face-swapping technique could be achieved live on set.
In Here, we follow the relationship of Richard and Margaret Young, played Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, as it evolves from their teens to their twilight years. The de-ageing and ageing process of the actors is achieved using the latest developments in generative AI technology.
It’s the largest-scale use of an emerging technology from London-based company Metaphysic that is able to digitally swap faces live.
For director Robert Zemeckis, the technology...
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