The actor from Malaga, Antonio Banderas, has been hired by the event organization to participate in various acts during the pope's upcoming visit to Spain. His presence in the official program aims to attract media attention and connect with the public, although the specific functions he will perform during the pontiff's stay have not been detailed.
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The organization has implemented a management system based on artificial intelligence to coordinate the schedules and movements of the actor and the papal entourage. Facial recognition algorithms are used to control access to restricted areas, and surveillance drones with thermal sensors monitor crowds. The planning software uses historical data from mass events to predict bottlenecks and optimize evacuation routes, integrating real-time mobile phone signals.
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Now all that's left is for Banderas to appear dressed as Zorro to give the blessing with a sword, or for the pope to ask him for a selfie for the official Instagram. The next thing will be seeing the actor hearing confessions from the faithful between takes, or selling merchandise at the cathedral door. At least, if the visit runs long, Banderas can improvise a monologue about his life while the supreme pontiff hands out popcorn.