Director Refutes AI Claims on RuPaul Film
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- Adam Shankman posted on Instagram that every shot in “Stop! That! Train!” was created by humans, with zero AI‑generated footage.
- Acme AI was hired for VFX, but according to a source cited by Variety, its AI tools were only used for internal workflow, not for on‑screen visuals.
- Social‑media users on X claimed the film relied heavily on generative AI, pointing to the involvement of Acme AI and a Village Voice report.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race recently aired an episode where RuPaul “painted” images that appeared AI‑generated, sparking additional controversy; RuPaul and production company World of Wonder declined to comment.
Why it matters: The director’s denial protects the film’s market image and validates the labor of hundreds of VFX artists, while quashing AI‑related rumors that deter audiences and affect box‑office returns.
