Movie using AI to replace Thuy Tien leaves theaters

Close the deal left theaters after about 3 weeks of showing. According to statistics from Box Office Vietnam, Bao Nhan - Nam Cito's film pocketed 5.1 billion VND - quite modest achievements compared to a project with a large investment level.

Previously, Close the deal was scheduled to be released on March 8, but was postponed due to prolonged post-production and then a scandal involving the main actor. After a period of suspension of promotion since March, the producer set a new release date of August 8. However, right from the beginning, the work was caught up in many controversial debates and was not received positively. The film opened sluggishly, causing the following weeks' results to plummet.

These days, Close the deal There are almost no more screenings, revenue increases slowly, some days earning less than 1 million VND.

Image of the female lead with AI intervention in Closing the Order. Photo: Producer.

Close the deal is a special case in Vietnamese and regional cinema, when the producer used artificial intelligence (AI) to replace the face and voice of the female lead. Previously, this role was played by beauty queen Thuy Tien.

However, AI intervention makes the female lead's image less natural, her expressions are still not smooth, especially in transitions or emotional changes.

Talk to PV Previously, Mr. Dang Tran Cuong - Director of the Cinema Department - said that in order to license the film, the Cinema Department consulted with legal experts and lawyers to ensure that the work did not violate personal rights, image rights or current legal regulations. The licensing was carried out in accordance with the correct procedures, strictly complying with the provisions of the Cinema Law.

Back to Vietnamese theaters, after Close the deal Leaving the theater, there are 2 domestic movies still showing. Red Rain and Get rich with ghosts 2 . Red Rain as of the afternoon of August 28, revenue has been achieved 196 billion VND , exceeded Tunnels to become the highest-grossing war film in history.