Zazie Beetz Calls for Action Against AI: 'Get People Mad and Do Something'

The actress spoke out against the proliferation of AI at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for her new sci-fi film.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Actress Zazie Beetz used the press conference for her new film 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' at the Berlin Film Festival to deliver a strong rebuke of the growing use of AI, urging people to 'rally the troops' and 'get people mad about it and do something.' The sci-fi adventure film, directed by Gore Verbinski, tackles the issue of AI with humor as it follows a 'man from the future' recruiting people to help save the world from artificial intelligence.

Why it matters

Beetz's comments reflect growing concerns in the entertainment industry about the rise of AI, especially the use of 'AI actors' like Tilly Norwood, which has provoked outrage from many stars. As AI becomes more prevalent, Beetz is calling for action to address the 'damage' she believes it is doing to society.

The details

During the press conference, Beetz said she feels 'very, very strongly about AI and all of the damage I think that it is doing to the social fabric of our society and our interpersonal relationships.' Director Gore Verbinski also weighed in, saying 'This thing's coming, and those who live in denial, those who live in fear and the rest of us are going to have to surf this mad tsunami. I think navigating what's coming is going to be really tough.'

  • The film 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' premiered in September 2025 at Fantastic Fest and is having its European premiere at the Berlin Film Festival on February 13, 2026.

The players

Zazie Beetz

An American actress known for her roles in 'Atlanta,' 'Joker,' and 'Deadpool 2.'

Gore Verbinski

An American film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for directing the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films.

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What they’re saying

“I just feel very, very strongly about AI and all of the damage I think that it is doing to the social fabric of our society and our interpersonal relationships. I think that we need to rally the troops and get people mad about it and do something.”

— Zazie Beetz, Actress (Variety)

“This thing's coming, and those who live in denial, those who live in fear and the rest of us are going to have to surf this mad tsunami. I think navigating what's coming is going to be really tough.”

— Gore Verbinski, Director (Variety)

What’s next

The film 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' will continue its festival run after the Berlin premiere, with plans for a wider theatrical release later in 2026.

The takeaway

Beetz's passionate call to action against the proliferation of AI reflects growing concerns in the entertainment industry about the potential negative impacts of this technology on society. Her comments highlight the need for increased awareness and proactive steps to address these issues.