AI-generated influencers are becoming increasingly popular on social media, and a new film starring Kristen Stewart delves into this digital world in a unique way.
In Love Me, the 34-year-old actress plays Me, a buoy that connects via the internet with the satellite Iam (Steven Yeun) after the end of human civilization. The two fall head over heels in love. It’s far from an ordinary love story.
After customizing their avatars, they create an empire of AI-generated influencers together, amassing a massive social media following using Iam’s extensive database that has documented how humans lived.
“The film is about all our projections, fears, and insecurities. The way we interact with ourselves and each other, how we present ourselves. The negotiation between lies and manipulation, and also the gap in our desire to be seen,” Stewart said about the film.
However, after the trailer’s release, internet users all had the same question. “If there are no people… who’s watching their channel?” asked one TikTok user. “I’m confused, but really fascinated,” admitted another.
“We’ve got what looks like a live-action Wall E… it sounds like something A24 would make,” one X (formerly Twitter) user stated. “This movie looks amazing and super original. It would’ve made my top 10 list for 2024 if it had been released!” said another.
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