The Coding Actor's Handbook

[short stand up comedy piano intro] Ladies and gentlemen, have you heard about the latest in the entertainment industry? [pause] [small laughter] AI is now auditioning for movie roles! [audience laughter] Yeah, that's right! Next time you see a dramatic monologue, it might be an algorithm going method. I mean, can you imagine? "I'm sorry, director, I can't express emotions, but I can analyze them." [audience laughter] And you know what's even scarier? AI actors never go on strike. They don't need lunch breaks, they don't complain about the script, and they certainly don't ask for a higher paycheck. [audience laughter] They just need a server upgrade and a new data plan. [audience laughter] But on the bright side, I guess, if you're an actor, you can always say you're "working on a digital series." [audience laughter] Or better yet, start learning how to code, because pretty soon, you'll be the one writing your own scenes... or at least your AI character's lines. [small laughter]