Tom Hanks and Robin Wright they rejuvenate and age in the film “Here”, how they did it Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in “Benjamin Button” except that in this case artificial intelligence plays a crucial role while in the film from 15 years ago the technology was used in the service of unique makeup and characterizations.
“Here,” directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis premieres on January 9 and brings together the protagonists of “Forrest Gump”, next to Paul Bettany and Kelly Reillyin a film that explores the cycles of life and the stories that intertwine across generations.
The staff includes the screenwriter Eric Rothalso an Oscar winner, and the composer Alan Silvestri, both collaborators of “Forrest Gump”.
Dubbed a visual and emotional odyssey through the decades, the film takes place in a house that becomes another character. This place influences the lives of its inhabitants and, at the same time, is transformed by them. For Richard (Hanks), the house represents the family’s stability and comfort, while for Margaret (Wright), reflects a feeling of being trapped and not being able to pursue your dreams. This symbiotic relationship between the characters and the place invites the viewer to reflect on how spaces can mark lives.
Based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire The film is a journey that connects generations, shows the evolution of the leading couple over several decades and the duo play characters quite similar to those of “Forrest Gump”.
As in that one, which had the characterization to adapt to the different decades, in this one they adapt not only the physical appearance, but also the way of speaking, gesturing, walking and behaving to represent the passage of years from youth to old age.
Technology plays a fundamental role in this process thanks to an innovative generative artificial intelligence system called Metaphysical Live which allows actors to be rejuvenated in real time, while they act, without the need for additional post-production. This process allowed the actors to see live how their younger versions appeared on screen. Hanks adjusted his performance to accurately reflect an 18-year-old character, using this technology to adapt his gestures and movements in situ
In addition to technology, the film incorporates innovative visual techniques that differentiate it from any previous project. Instead of conventional transitions, Zemeckis used an approach inspired by the “panels” of the graphic novel, allowing several scenes to play out simultaneously on screen. This narrative challenge required detailed planning, where each scene had to be completed in sync, creating an innovative cinematic experience.
This project marks the first collaboration in 30 years between Hanks, Wright, Zemeckis and Roth from “Forrest Gump”, a film that revolutionized cinema due to its narrative, visual effects, emotionality and ability to put historical archives on screen combined with Hanks’ performance. In that film he was seen at the inauguration of Kennedy or come across John Lennon, while here new technologies redouble the bet.
Source: Ambito
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