Tyler Perry stops $800m studio project after AI scare

A singular American actor, director, and playwright, Tyler Perry came into this world on September 13, 1969.

Tyler Perry's mounting worries about advancements in artificial intelligence have forced him to shelve his $800 million studio expansion plans in Atlanta.

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With a net worth of almost $1 billion, Perry has amassed around $660 million from his films and television shows.

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Before The CW bought House of Payne, Tyler recorded and shot the first 10 episodes in Atlanta. After that, he moved to Hollywood.

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He is 54 years old in 2024.

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Movies: Six Triple Eight Mea Culpa[

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Tyler Perry's Girlfriend name is Gelila Bekele .

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The Oscar-winning director and his ex-girlfriend and model Gelila Bekele have a son, Aman Tyler Perry, who is nine years old.

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