The Andy Warhol Diaries (TV series)
AI voice brings Warhol's diary entries to life.
The Andy Warhol Diaries is an American documentary limited series based on the 1989 book of the same name by Andy Warhol, edited by Pat Hackett. The series uses artificial intelligence technology to simulate Warhol narrating his own diary entries. It debuted on Netflix on March 9, 2022, with six episodes.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Documentary
- Based on
- The Andy Warhol Diaries
- Andy Warhol
- Pat Hackett
- Writer
- Andrew Rossi
- Narrator
- Bill Irwin, using Resemble AI to simulate Andy Warhol's voice
- Opening theme
- "Nature Boy" by Nat King Cole
- Composer
- Brad Oberhofer; Oberhofer
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Synopsis
Warhol began dictating diary entries by phone in 1976, recording his life in detail. Pat Hackett, who maintained the diary for eleven years, reflects on the artist's life. The series examines Warhol's relationships with interior designer Jed Johnson, Paramount Pictures executive Jon Gould, and artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Numerous other figures, including Bob Colacello, Christopher Makos, Rob Lowe, Jerry Hall, and John Waters, are interviewed.
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 96% approval rating with an average rating of 8.2/10. The critics consensus states that the series employs risky stylistic flourishes that Warhol might have approved of, offering a revelatory glimpse into his inner life. Metacritic gives a weighted average score of 78 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Jack Seale of The Guardian called it a startling biopic told with the artist's own words, while Daniel D'Addario of Variety noted the series summons Warhol's affectless voice while finding intellect and emotion behind his gaze.
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