Oak Creek, WI – 09/07/2025 – Lead: As Hollywood grapples with the new realities of artificial intelligence, renowned acting coach and SAG-AFTRA board member Linda Ann Watt joined mental health journalist Marcus Hart on the Transform U! Live Show to reveal the hidden loopholes in recent AI agreements and offer a powerful strategy for career longevity.

In a detailed discussion, Watt, author of The Actor’s Manifesto, voiced significant concerns from an insider's perspective. "The biggest fear that we have is that it is going to snowball, take a life of itself," Watt said, highlighting the risk of production companies gaining perpetual rights to an actor's likeness without fair compensation or specific-use limitations (12:32).

Host Marcus Hart guided the conversation from the challenges of AI to actionable solutions for creatives feeling aged out or irrelevant. "Linda is fighting for authenticity in a world that's becoming more plastic," Hart stated. "Her message isn't just for actors; it's for anyone feeling like their experience is being devalued by new technology."

Watt presented a counter-narrative to "aging out," urging veteran professionals to "age in" by embracing their current age and experience. "If an actor... stays current and believes they can... you will never age out," she advised, citing the continued success of actors like Judi Dench and Clint Eastwood (16:14, 21:03). She also implored creatives to take control of their careers by producing their own projects if opportunities dwindle.

The full episode provides a masterclass in resilience, offering a playbook for professionals seeking to reinvent themselves, maintain integrity, and build a lasting legacy in a rapidly changing world.

About Transform U! Live Show: Hosted by Marcus Hart, the Transform U! Live Show provides faith-fired takes on urban chaos, mental health, and personal transformation. Hart, an Iraq combat veteran, ordained minister, and author, uses his platform to inspire, ignite, and transform listeners navigating life's toughest challenges.

The full interview with Linda Ann Watt is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at marcus-hart.com.

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