A London cinema has cancelled the world premiere of ‘The Last Screenwriter‘, a film written entirely by AI, following a backlash from the public. The Prince Charles cinema announced the cancellation on social media, citing “strong concern” from audiences about the use of AI in place of human writers.
The film, directed by Peter Luisi and starring Nicholas Pople, tells the story of a screenwriter who is surpassed by an AI scriptwriting system. The screenplay is credited to ChatGPT 4.0, a cutting-edge language model.
Despite the cancellation, a private screening for cast and crew will still take place in London. Director Peter Luisi believes that the public’s negative reaction stems from a lack of understanding about the project, and hopes that screenwriters will keep an open mind and recognize the film as a contribution to the industry.
The use of AI in film remains a contentious issue, with the recent Hollywood writers’ strike highlighting the need for protections over AI-generated script drafts. The cancellation of ‘The Last Screenwriter’ premiere serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate over the role of AI in creative industries.
