Emily Blunt Skips AI for Scene in Spielberg's Disclosure Day

Actress Emily Blunt has revealed she chose not to use artificial intelligence to create a pivotal scene in her upcoming science fiction film, “Disclosure Day,” directed by Steven Spielberg. Blunt discussed her decision during a recent appearance on the interview series “Hot Ones.”

In the film, Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a Kansas City television meteorologist who is overtaken by an extraterrestrial force during a live broadcast. A key moment involves her character speaking in a non-human language. Blunt described the scene as a four-minute continuous shot leading to a moment where her character is gradually disintegrating.

“There’s various ways you could do it. You could go the AI route, which I’m a bit terrified of,” Blunt said. Instead, she opted for an organic approach, recording a range of unusual vocal sounds herself. She performed clicking, humming, consonant, and breathing sounds, which were captured by strategically placed microphones. A sound designer later used these recordings to create the final effect.

“Disclosure Day” explores the societal impact of confirmed contact with extraterrestrial life. The film features an ensemble cast including Josh O’Connor, Colin...