Kevin O’Leary Says ‘Marty Supreme’ Spent ‘Millions’ on Human Extras Instead of Using AI: ‘They’re Only in the Story Visually’ | Video

Kevin O’Leary made a case for AI in Hollywood after claiming the upcoming Josh Safdie-directed film “Marty Supreme,” which he stars in, spent “millions of dollars” on extras.

The “Shark Tank” star broached the topic during an appearance on the “World of Travel” podcast last week, where he suggested that the utilization of AI might actually be better for the filmmaking industry, given its more cost friendly.

“Almost every scene had as many as 150 extras. Now, those people have to stay awake for 18 hours, be completely dressed in the background. [They’re] not necessarily in the movie, but they’re necessary to be there moving around. And yet, it costs millions of dollars to do that,…