With AI being one of the major factors in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA, WGA strikes, and the ongoing video game actors strike, Mann—who directed Robert De Niro in the 2015 crime caper "Heist"—emphasized the need for studios not to replace creators with AI.

“Human creatives must remain at the forefront, ensuring AI enriches both the audience and artists’ experiences,” Mann said. “AI should be a tool to enhance human creativity, not replace it."