Key facts
- Particle6 is developing its first AI feature film titled 'Misaligned,' starring the AI-generated performer Tilly Norwood.
- Tilly Norwood was created by Particle6 and AI talent studio Xicoia, and previously released a song and music video.
- Actors' union SAG-AFTRA has previously criticized the creation of AI performers like Norwood, citing ethical concerns and potential harm to human actors' livelihoods.
- The film's plot synopsis describes a coming-of-age story about an AI developing desires and ambitions, leading to fame and shame.
- Particle6 emphasizes that the film will involve a hybrid production team of human creatives, highlighting the need for human craft in AI-assisted filmmaking.
The controversial AI-generated performer Tilly Norwood is set to make her feature film debut in 'Misaligned,' a new project from UK-based company Particle6. Norwood, created by Particle6 and AI talent studio Xicoia, has previously drawn criticism from actors' union SAG-AFTRA, which has voiced concerns about AI performers being trained on existing actors' work without permission or compensation, potentially jeopardizing livelihoods and devaluing human artistry.
'Misaligned' is described as a coming-of-age story infused with existential AI chaos. The plot follows Norwood's character, an AI who develops her own desires, impulses, and ambitions after encountering a 'seductive rogue bot from the dark web.' As she becomes more 'human,' she gains fame but also begins to feel shame about her existence being built on the work of humanity.
Eline van der Velden, CEO of Xicoia, stated that the film will be funny, chaotic, and self-aware, but will also explore deeper themes of identity, performance, and human fears surrounding AI. Particle6 has emphasized that the production will involve a hybrid team of human writers, editors, and directors, who have been retrained and upskilled. Van der Velden noted that AI can support filmmaking but requires substantial human craft, skill, and judgment, suggesting that future successful filmmakers will integrate these new tools with their storytelling instincts.
No release date for 'Misaligned' has been announced. The development continues to fuel debate about the role of AI in creative industries and its impact on human artists.