Central Casting specializes in casting extras, body doubles and stand-ins.

Actors have shared screenshots of the agreement on X, along with warningsnotto sign it.

I understand that all such recordings, in whatever medium, will remain the property of Central Casting.

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I waive any right to compensation of any nature in connection with the recordings.

It also allows the images to be used on Central Castings website and in its marketing materials.

The photo release form does not apply to production companies or their businesses.

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while casting director Alexis Wintercreated a videoto ensure no one signs this fing thing.

The scary thing about this is that it doesnt just stop at Central Casting.

Attention actors who work background: No one should sign this contract under any circumstances.

Shame on you@CentralCasting.

Carpenters fear was that AI casting would replace true intermediaries like casting directors, agents and managers.

Their hope is to make the tool more public after they complete this initial experiment.

There are assertions suggesting that our aim is to replace all industry professionals with automation, Arpa continued.

However, one must consider who would then be our clients then?

In reality, we actively collaborate with industry professionals such as producers, distributors, studios, and actors.

Furthermore, we are keen on establishing partnerships with casting directors, and talent agencies.

Our objective is to integrate the tools into their work, enhancing their capabilities with innovative technology.