AI-generated 'Georgie' trailer parodies Barbie with Italian politicians
An AI-generated parody trailer titled 'Georgie' replaces Barbie characters with Italian politicians, going viral with nearly 40,000 YouTube views in a week. Created by Ceci n’est pas une AI, the video swaps Margot Robbie for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ryan Gosling for Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Other figures include Senate President Ignazio La Russa, Tourism Minister Daniela Santanché, Deputy Senate President Maurizio Gasparri, Fabio Renz, and opposition leader Elly Schlein in the role played by America Ferrera in the original film. The description notes it was 'realized by an A.I. with the help of a human.' The parody capitalizes on the summer 2023 Barbie phenomenon, directed by Greta Gerwig.
Key facts
- The parody is titled 'Georgie'.
- It was created by Ceci n’est pas une AI.
- Giorgia Meloni plays Barbie, Matteo Salvini plays Ken.
- Ignazio La Russa, Daniela Santanché, Maurizio Gasparri, Fabio Renz, and Elly Schlein also appear.
- The video reached nearly 40,000 views in over a week.
- It is a remake of the original Barbie trailer directed by Greta Gerwig.
- The creator states it was 'realized by an A.I. with the help of a human'.
- The parody went viral on YouTube and was picked up by Italian and international media.
Entities
Artists
- Greta Gerwig
- Margot Robbie
- Ryan Gosling
- America Ferrera
Institutions
- Ceci n’est pas une AI
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Roma