Could the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman be an AI actor?

By Chloe Veltman

Published October 1, 2025 at 4:46 AM EDT

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Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic World Rebirth.

Hollywood is getting closer to signing up its first synthetic creation made with AI. SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, is pushing back, concerned it could be a step toward replacing human talent.

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Chloe Veltman

Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.

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