A private screening of The Last Screenwriter, a film entirely written using artificial intelligence (AI), at a central London cinema has been canceled amid public backlash. The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho was set to host the world premiere on Sunday. However, concerns were raised about “AI replacing human writers,” prompting the cinema to announce the cancellation.
In an Instagram statement, the cinema acknowledged that the response from its customers highlighted broader concerns within the industry. The film, created by Peter Luisi, is touted as the “first feature film entirely written by AI.” It tells the story of Jack, a renowned screenwriter whose world is shaken when he encounters an advanced AI scriptwriting system.
Initially skeptical, Jack discovers that the AI matches his skills and even surpasses his ability to empathize and understand human emotions. The creators of the film aimed to explore whether AI could write a full-length feature film and how such a film would fare under professional production.
The cancellation of the screening reflects ongoing debates about the role of AI in creative industries and its potential impact on traditional forms of storytelling and filmmaking.
