I Used AI To Recast Popular Superheroes & The Results Are Surprising
Do you ever wonder if you would love your favorite superhero movies if the lead characters were played by different actors? I used AI technology to recast some of the most popular roles of all time and the results are…..well they are results. Here are the good, bad, and interesting results.
Captain America
Captain America is a Marvel Comics superhero who has been portrayed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) by actor Chris Evans. Evans first appeared as Captain America in “Captain America: The First Avenger” in 2011 and has since reprised the role in several other MCU films, including “The Avengers,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
AI technology thinks Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson should play Captain America
Dwayne Johnson: Johnson has played many action heroes throughout his career, including Luke Hobbs in the “Fast and Furious” franchise and Dr. Smolder Bravestone in “Jumanji,” and has demonstrated the ability to be a charismatic and inspiring leader who is highly skilled in combat.
This was AI’s interpretation of Dwayne Johnson as Captain America:
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn, a character from DC Comics, has been portrayed by several actresses in various movies, TV shows, and video games. Here are a few of the most notable actresses who have played Harley Quinn:
- Margot Robbie: Robbie played Harley Quinn in the 2016 movie “Suicide Squad” and reprised the role in the 2020 movie “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).” Robbie has also provided the voice of Harley Quinn in the 2021 video game “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.”
- Tara Strong: Strong has provided the voice of Harley Quinn in various DC animated TV shows, movies, and video games since the 1990s, including “Batman: The Animated Series,” “Justice League,” and “Batman: Arkham City.”
- Kaley Cuoco: Cuoco provided the voice of Harley Quinn in the animated TV show “Harley Quinn,” which premiered in 2019 on DC Universe and later moved to HBO Max.
AI technology thinks Aubrey Plaza should play Harley Quinn
Plaza is known for her sharp wit and deadpan delivery, and has demonstrated the ability to play darkly humorous and unpredictable characters in TV shows like “Parks and Recreation” and movies like “Ingrid Goes West.” She has the potential to play Harley Quinn’s charismatic, energetic, unpredictable, and darkly humorous character.
This was AI’s interpretation of Aubrey Plaza as Harley Quinn
