Tony Tellado
SYNOPSIS
Renner, a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an A.I. named Salenus to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love.
Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor Jamie, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I.
As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus’s influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention.
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DIRECTORS STATEMENT
When I set out to direct Renner, I knew it would be a film about the intersection of technology, humanity, and the choices that define us. But it became so much more than I imagined while working with
these amazing creatives— a story not only about the rise of artificial intelligence but about the very human cost of genius, ambition, and connection in a world increasingly dominated by machines.
Bringing this story to life required a lead who could not only embody the brilliance of Renner but also capture the emotional complexity of a man wrestling with forces far beyond his control. Frankie Muniz did just that — and then some. He delivers a performance unlike anything audiences have ever seen from him. His depth, vulnerability, and raw intensity blew me away every single day on set. He pushes the boundaries of what we expect from a character navigating the dangerous edges of A.I., and I can’t wait for people to experience it.
I’m incredibly grateful for the entire cast. Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Academy-award winner Marcia Gay Harden each brought nuance and authenticity that elevated every moment. They gave
this world its soul, and an indelible human touch.
A.I. isn’t some distant possibility — it’s here, shaping our lives right now. Renner explores that reality and asks: What happens when the creation outpaces the creator? I hope this film will spark conversation, provoke thought, and remind us all that every
technological leap comes with a cost.
Renner hits U.S. theaters on February 7, 2025 and streaming March 18th. It’s a film I’m proud of, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with the world.
-Robert Rippberger-
