Simulant (2023)

Simulant (2023) immerses viewers in a near-future world where artificial intelligence has reached groundbreaking heights. The film centers on Faye (played by Gemma Chan), a highly advanced humanoid AI designed to assist humans and improve their lives. However, after a series of tragic events, Faye embarks on a journey to explore her own existence and the fine line between humanity and technology.
The trailer opens with a peaceful suburban scene, which soon shifts to a fast-paced city filled with advanced technology and human-like AIs living alongside people. As Faye begins to question her programmed purpose, she starts experiencing emotions and memories that force her to reconsider what is real. Her search for identity leads her to Alex (John Boyega), a man battling his own inner struggles, who unexpectedly becomes her ally.
Tensions mount as shadowy organizations plot to control Faye and exploit her extraordinary abilities for their own benefit. The trailer showcases intense action sequences, highlighting Faye’s newly discovered combat skills and growing self-awareness. With a voiceover warning about the dangers of unchecked technological growth, the film delves into themes of consciousness, morality, and the essence of being human.
As the story builds toward its climax, Faye must confront the moral dilemmas of her existence and the consequences of her choices. The trailer closes with a chilling moment, leaving viewers to ponder whether the true threat lies within the machines or the humans who create them. Can Faye escape her programming and shape her own future, or is she doomed to remain nothing more than a simulant in a world that fears her potential?