Shortical's Latest Microdrama Stars Israeli Actor Aki Avni as an AI Version of Himself |…
Shortical's microdrama 'Inevitable' explores Hollywood's AI fears, starring an AI version of Israeli actor Aki Avni, who grapples with the implications of selling his likeness.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Aki Avni
Shortical released an AI-generated microdrama titled 'Inevitable' that explores the fears surrounding AI in Hollywood. The series stars an AI version of Israeli actor Aki Avni, delving into themes of likeness rights and the potential misuse of AI technology.
What happened
The microdrama features Aki Avni who sells his face and likeness to an AI studio. He then discovers that the AI version of himself is implicated in an attempted murder. The series explores the actor's journey as he confronts the implications of his decision, with his AI avatar going on a Hollywood press tour, and Avni facing his daughter and AI self in an emotional moment. The creator sees AI as a tool that allows for creative freedom.