This Disney AI Move Will Destroy Your Shot at Hollywood

Disney just dropped a BILLION dollars on AI — and it’s not “cool tech news.” It’s a direct shot at every entry-level job in Hollywood. In this episode of The Butch & Sundance Show, screenwriting duo break down what Disney’s AI deal really means for writers, actors, directors, and anyone trying to get their first credit in the film industry. From AI-generated pitches and “temp” scripts to staff writers being asked to polish robot drafts, we unpack how this tech quietly erases the bottom of the call sheet — and what you can do to stay irreplaceable. This one’s part warning shot, part survival guide: how to be “offensively specific,” why generic voices get eaten by the algorithm, and how to build a creative career the machines can’t easily clone. The Butch & Sundance Show takes you inside life on and off the page — from Hollywood vs. AI to original scenes and the weirder corners of the industry.