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Gregg Araki says AI tools helped edit a high-profile scene in his new film “I Want Your Sex,” despite broader skepticism
The director of the erotic comedy thriller, released after a long gap, discussed how he used artificial intelligence during post-production for a scene he described as “literally insane.”
Gregg Araki, director and co-writer of the erotic comedy thriller “I Want Your Sex,” said in a new interview that he is “not a big supporter” of artificial intelligence, but found AI tools useful during post-production work on the film.
The movie, which marks Araki’s first feature in more than a decade, is now playing in theaters, according to the report. Araki described taking on the challenge of bringing a new release into a Hollywood landscape he said is different from the one he worked in previously.
In discussing the film’s editing process, Araki told Deadline that AI tools were particularly helpful for shaping one specific moment. He said the tools aided the work on an “I Want Your Sex” scene, which he characterized with intense emphasis, calling it “literally insane.”
Araki’s comments framed AI as a production technology rather than a cultural endorsement. While he raised objections to AI in general, he said the practical use of certain tools helped him accomplish editing goals for the finished version of the scene.
The interview also positioned the film as part of Araki’s return after years away from directing, with the director and co-writer describing how the project fits his approach to genre and provocative content. Deadline’s coverage did not describe any change to the film’s creative direction based on AI advocacy or backlash, focusing instead on the operational role AI played in editing.
Araki’s new comments arrive as studios, filmmakers, and post-production houses increasingly debate where AI fits in creative workflows, including questions about how the tools are used and what they replace in editing and review. In this case, Araki’s account emphasizes limited, scene-specific utility rather than broad adoption.
With “I Want Your Sex” continuing its theatrical run, the film’s release keeps the focus on audience-facing distribution and the ongoing production debate around AI, particularly where directors say it can affect how certain material is constructed and refined in the final cut.
Why It Matters
- AI use in post-production remains a flashpoint for the entertainment industry as filmmakers weigh practical benefits against broader concerns.
- Because the film is currently in theaters, Araki’s comments may shape how audiences and industry members understand the tools behind the finished product.
- The release also marks Araki’s long-awaited return to feature directing, adding context to how creators adapt to evolving production practices.
- If more directors cite limited, functional AI use, debates may shift from general adoption to specific workflows and disclosure expectations.
Key Facts
- Gregg Araki said he is “not a big supporter” of AI but found AI tools useful for editing in his film “I Want Your Sex.”
- Araki’s remarks were made during an interview with Deadline.
- Deadline reports the film is now playing in theaters.
- The film is Araki’s first feature in more than a decade.
- Araki said AI tools were particularly helpful for editing a specific scene, which he described as “literally insane.”