Bill Hader becomes Tom Cruise in this viral deepfake

A new deepfake that shows comedian Bill Hader transforming into Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise is going viral online. The video, developed by deepfake creator Ctrl Shift Face, is closing in on nearly 3 million views on YouTube alone. The clip centers around Hader's 2008 interview on the Late Show With David Letterman, in which the comedian describes meeting Cruise prior to the filming of action comedy film Tropic Thunder. Hader, who is also known for his incredible celebrity impressions, recalls the meeting while mimicking the Top Gun star. Yet as Hader begins his impression, his face suddenly morphs into Cruise's thanks to software that utilizes artificial intelligence.