Metaphysic was a multimedia act from Season 17 of America's Got Talent. They finished the competition in 4th place.
Background[]
Before "AGT," Metaphysic captured the world's attention with the viral sensation DeepTomCruise, a hyperreal version of the actor that has amassed billions of engagements. Backed by top investors, including Silicon Valley VCs, the Winklevoss twins and stars such as Logan Paul, Metaphysic is the foremost AI content company taking on Hollywood, Web3 and the metaverse.
Audition[]
Metaphysic's audition in Episode 1702 consisted of a "deep fake" visual performance with the assistance of Season 13 finalist Daniel Emmet. Daniel sang Chicago's "You're the Inspiration" with artificial intelligence technology to make it look like Simon Cowell was the one singing. All 4 judges voted "Yes", sending them to the next round.
Deliberations[]
Metaphysic was selected to advance to the Semifinals.
Semifinals[]
Metaphysic's Semifinals performance in Episode 1716 consisted of a deep-fake multimedia performance with Daniel Emmet joined by Patrick Dailey and John Riesen singing "Nessun dorma" from Turandot using imagery of Simon, Terry and Howie singing together. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes to enter the Top 5 of the night in Episode 1717 instead of Acapop!, and the Top 3 instead of Merissa Beddows and Jack Williams. They advanced to the Finals along with Mike E. Winfield instead of Lily Meola.
Finals[]
Metaphysic's Finals performance in Episode 1720 consisted of a deep-fake multimedia performance featuring Emilio Santoro as Elvis Presley singing "Hound Dog" and "(You're The) Devil in Disguise" backed by Daniel Emmet as Simon, Makayla Phillips as Heidi and singer Lorena Peril as Sofia. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations.
Finale[]
For the finale in Episode 1721, Metaphysic participated in Mike E. Winfield's "Roast of Simon Cowell" with Jeff Ross by having their deep-fake Simon (voiced by Gabe Brown of The Brown Brothers) praise the real Simon. They received enough votes to enter the Top 5 instead of Nicolas RIBS. They finished the competition in 4th place, ahead of Chapel Hart but behind Mayyas, Kristy Sellars and Drake Milligan.
Trivia[]
- Thomas and Chris' first face-to-face interaction with each other was 2 days prior to their audition.
- Metaphysic is the first artificial intelligence act to reach the finals.
- With his participation in Metaphysic's act, Daniel Emmet is the first AGT performer to reach the finals twice.
- Metaphysic is the highest placing artificial intelligence act and non-dance multimedia act in competition history.
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