‘The Boys’ Star Antony Starr Speaks Out on AI-Written Movies vs Real Human Creativity

‘The Boys‘ star Antony Starr has spoken out about artificial intelligence in filmmaking, and his comments have sparked discussion about the future of movies and storytelling.

The information comes from Starr’s Instagram Story and a recent interview given by filmmaker Kane Parsons to The Australian, as reported in entertainment coverage of their statements.

The conversation began after Kane Parsons, the director known for The Backrooms, shared his views on AI in film. Parsons said he is strongly against generative AI replacing human creativity. He explained that he does not find creative satisfaction in using AI tools and believes they take away from the purpose of making art. In his words, “Creatively, I get no enjoyment from using those tools. It defeats the purpose entirely for me.”

Parsons also said that if he could remove generative AI completely, he would. At the same time, he admitted that AI could still be useful in certain technical areas, especially when it comes to repetitive visual effects work. Even with that acknowledgment, he warned about the wider impact of the technology and how it could change the creative industry in harmful ways. He described AI as something that reflects deeper problems in culture and business, and said he is more interested in using AI as a theme in storytelling rather than as a tool to create films.

Following these comments, Antony Starr, known for his role in The Boys, reacted publicly. He reposted Parsons’ remarks on his Instagram Story and added his own opinion. Starr agreed with the general idea that audiences are still drawn to human-made stories instead of heavily artificial productions.

He wrote, “Yes, yes. It’s coming NMW bla bla. But recent movies have proven that people want human stories. Not big, ridiculous VFX-driven nonsense.” His comment reflects a belief that technology-heavy films do not always connect with audiences if they lack emotional depth.

Starr also questioned the idea of AI becoming a major part of film culture. In a more sarcastic tone, he asked if people have ever attended AI movie premieres and joked about the idea of AI performers. He added, “The cast are horrible, and they hate their human fans.” The comment was shared as part of his broader criticism of relying too heavily on artificial intelligence in entertainment.

Both Starr and Parsons seem to share a similar concern about where the industry is heading. While neither of them completely rejects technology, they both express worry that AI could replace the human side of storytelling. Their comments focus on the importance of emotional connection, creativity, and personal expression in filmmaking.

Parsons, however, also pointed out that AI could still play a role behind the scenes. He suggested it might help reduce time spent on difficult technical tasks, especially in visual effects. But he made it clear that he prefers AI to remain a tool rather than the source of creativity itself.

He also said he is interested in exploring AI within stories, not using it to create the stories. In his view, AI represents something deeper about modern culture, and that makes it an interesting topic for future films.

The discussion between Starr’s public reaction and Parsons’ interview highlights a growing debate in Hollywood. As AI technology continues to develop, more actors and filmmakers are speaking out about how it should or should not be used in the creative process.

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