Annie Murphy’s appearance in the Netflix anthology series “Black Mirror” in 2023 has sparked online discussions about her weight while also highlighting the show’s eerie ability to predict technological trends.
Highlights
- Annie Murphy’s role in “Black Mirror” led to unconfirmed speculation about weight gain for the role.
- The actress’s episode, “Joan Is Awful,” explores AI in entertainment, coinciding with real-world AI developments.
- Murphy admires Charlie Brooker, the show’s creator, for his ability to predict future tech trends.
Weight Gain Rumors
In 2023, Annie Murphy starred opposite Salma Hayek in the “Black Mirror” episode “Joan Is Awful.”
Her appearance prompted some fans to speculate about potential weight gain for the role.
One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter),
“i feel like a massive ah for even thinking this cause i love her but uuummmm annie murphy got fat in the new season of black mirror compared to her perfect little self in schitts creek. i love her, she’s beautiful, it’s just me ed but yeah.”
Another added,
“OMG you are so real I’m watching black mirror right now and annie Murphy definitely looks fat.”
However, it’s important to note that neither Murphy nor her team has confirmed any intentional weight gain for the role.
The perceived changes could be due to makeup, acting techniques, or simply natural fluctuations in appearance.
Judging others based on their appearance is inappropriate; in this case, the speculation appears unfounded.
Murphy’s ‘Black Mirror’ Journey
Before joining the cast, Annie Murphy was a devoted fan of “Black Mirror.”
The show, which has been running since 2011 and recently released its sixth season on Netflix, consistently explores the potential impacts of futuristic technology on people’s lives.
Murphy’s enthusiasm for the series led her to accept the role without knowing the episode’s premise.
“I was like yes, yes, yes! Get me in there,” she said. The plot of her episode, which explores AI in entertainment, resonated strongly with current events in 2023.
‘Joan Is Awful’: A Meta Commentary On AI And Entertainment
In Murphy’s episode, “Joan Is Awful,” she plays a woman who discovers that a streaming service has adapted her daily life into a show starring Salma Hayek.
The show is generated by AI and deep fake technology, raising questions about privacy and the future of entertainment.
Murphy and Hayek’s characters team up to take down the AI system, with Murphy praising Hayek’s unexpected comedic talents.
“What I didn’t expect from her was how funny she was and how willing to make fun of herself she was and what a goof she is,” Murphy shared.
Art Imitating Life
The episode’s release coincided with real-world discussions about AI in entertainment, including the Hollywood writers’ strike over AI use in TV show creation.
Murphy expressed surprise at how quickly the episode’s themes became relevant:
“When we shot (this episode) in September, we were like ‘Oh, this is really timely.’ It’s not just Charlie Brooker imagining (things). It’s literally happening right now at a rate that is so terrifying,” she said.
Murphy hopes the show will spark conversations about the potential consequences of unchecked AI development in entertainment and beyond.
