Terrence Howard says Hollywood’s golden age is coming to an end, and he has a surprising take on why that may not be entirely bad.
TMZ caught up with the “Empire” star in Los Angeles on Tuesday at an event for his new movie “A Good Hand Wasted.” Asked about the slowdown in production, he painted a grim picture for actors, saying acting jobs are headed for extinction and comparing the moment to the industry’s shift away from silent films.
Howard believes A.I. will take over much of Hollywood, but he isn’t sounding the alarm. He thinks the industry needs to accept what’s coming, saying “you can’t compete with inevitability” and insisting the change isn’t necessarily negative, even if some major talent gets left behind.
He cited Ben Affleck’s reported $587 million A.I. startup deal with Netflix as evidence that the industry is already preparing.
Still, he hasn’t given up on filmmaking altogether. He said the future lies in backing independent filmmakers and artists, especially as major studios lean further into A.I.
Howard also seems to have a backup plan in case Hollywood is turned upside down. When TMZ spoke with him in New York City last week, he floated the idea of running for president.
It’s never a dull conversation with Terrence!
