# 'It was a completely analogue process': The Westies creators confirm no AI was used for 'epic' 1980s New York scenes in new MGM+ crime drama

> If you're going to invest in a crime drama this summer, make it The Westies on MGM+. With its two-episode premiere dropping on the streamer this weekend, the new TV show is set to follow the real-life Irish-American…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/the-westies-mgm-plus-ai?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5208c046aa325276de0f37)
- **Published:** 2026-07-11
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #apple #ai
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