Antonio Banderas to star in AI-driven film ‘Cortés’

Antonio Banderas is set to star in the upcoming film ‘Cortés’, a production that will utilize artificial intelligence to recreate the 16th-century expedition of the Spanish conquistador to Mexico.

Produced by Utopai Studios and Ex Machina Studios, the project aims to use AI tools to manage the high costs and massive scale required for such a historical epic. The narrative will focus on the 1519 expedition led by Hernán Cortés toward the Yucatán Peninsula and his relationship with Marina, also known as La Malinche, an indigenous woman who served as a vital linguist.

The film will explore themes of power, religious influence, and the alliances formed during the conquest. Currently in production in Paris, France, the movie is scheduled for release in 2027.