Fox Will Use Fake Fan Noise for Games this Fall
During an interview with Andy Cohen Live broadcaster Joe Buck said Fox network is planning on pumping in crowd noise and projecting virtual fans in empty stadiums during their broadcasts…
“It’s pretty much a done deal,” Buck said. “I think whoever is going to be at that control is going to have to be really good at their job and be realistic with how a crowd would react depending on what just happened on the field. So it’s really important.
“And then on top of that … They’re looking at ways to put virtual fans in the stands, so when you see a wide shot it looks like the stadium is jam-packed and in fact it’ll be empty.”
The NFL released its 2020 schedule on May 7. The season is slated to start on Thursday, Sept. 10, with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Houston Texans.