A new AI themed sci-fi thriller has been announced, with Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz and The Flash’s Violet Beane confirmed as the leads.

Renner follows a computer genius who turns to A-I to help him woo his neighbour. He calls his creation Salenus and at first everything goes according to plan with the A-I helping Renner build confidence and navigate relationships.

Until he discovers that he’s accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into it.

Renner is based on a story by Luke Medina who has also co-written the movie with David Largman Murray.

Robert Rippberger (Those Who Walk Away) is directing.

Production gets underway in the northern-hemisphere summer.

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Deadline Frankie Muniz & Violett Beane To Topline Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Renner’ From Director Robert Rippberger