Seth MacFarlane Transformed into Bill Clinton Using AI for 'Ted' Season 2
For the second season of the Peacock series "Ted," creator Seth MacFarlane considered featuring Bill Clinton, viewing him as an emblematic figure of the 1990s, the show's setting. The production's visual effects team reportedly utilized artificial intelligence to transform MacFarlane into the former U.S. President for the role. Despite these technological applications, the animation of the titular bear character continues to present challenges for the team.
Seth MacFarlane, the creator behind the Peacock series "Ted," explored various concepts for the show's second season. Among these ideas, Bill Clinton was considered, identified by MacFarlane as a quintessential figure representing the 1990s, the decade in which the series is set.
According to reports, the visual effects team working on "Ted" employed artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This AI was used to transform Seth MacFarlane into Bill Clinton, integrating the former president into the show's narrative.
Despite the use of advanced VFX technologies, the animation process for the series' titular bear character reportedly continues to be a challenging aspect for the production team.
(Source: Variety)
