According to a recent interview, actor Alan Tudyk revealed that his motion-capture performance as the robot Sonny in the 2004 film I, Robot was so effective that it caused concern for the studio, 20th Century Fox.

Key points from the article:

• Tudyk "Tested Better" Than Will Smith: In early test screenings, audiences responded more positively to Tudyk's character, Sonny, than to the film's star, Will Smith.
• Studio Intervention: Concerned that the supporting robot character was overshadowing its A-list lead, the studio instructed director Alex Proyas to "pull back" Tudyk's performance.
• Altering the Performance: Proyas was forced to tone down Sonny's charisma and empathy to ensure that Will Smith's character, Del Spooner, remained the clear and most-liked protagonist of the film.
• A "Backhanded Compliment": Tudyk, who performed on set in a green suit, viewed the situation as a strange but high compliment to his work, as it proved his performance was compelling enough to rival that of a major movie star.

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