Renner (film) explained

Renner is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Robert Rippberger, that he co-wrote with Martin Medina and Luke Medina. It stars Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden.

Premise

Renner, a computer whiz, attempts to win over his neighbor Jamie with the help of an AI he created named Salenus. However, he soon discovers that he inadvertently programmed his manipulative mother's personality into the AI.

Cast

• Frankie Muniz as Renner, a computer genius
• Violett Beane as Jamie, Renner's love interest
• Taylor Gray as Chad
• Marcia Gay Harden as Salenus (voice), an AI companion designed by Renner^[1]

Production

In May 2023, it was reported that Robert Rippberger would direct and produce the film.^[2] That same month Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane and Taylor Gray signed on to star.^[3]

Principal photography began in Spring Hope, North Carolina at Ascent Studios in early June 2023.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . 2024-09-02 . Marcia Gay Harden Joins Robert Rippberger's Sci-Fi Thriller Renner (Exclusive) . 2024-09-05 . The Hollywood Reporter.
2. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2023-05-11 . Frankie Muniz & Violett Beane To Topline Sci-Fi Thriller Renner From Director Robert Rippberger . 2023-06-10 . Deadline Hollywood.
3. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2023-05-19 . Citizen Skull Management Launches BTL Division; Taylor Gray Boards Renner; Simon Khan Joins Little Wing; Wolfe Video Acquires Nelly & Nadine – Film Briefs . 2023-06-10 . Deadline Hollywood.
4. Web site: Coffe. Sean. 2023-06-07 . "It's surreal": Filming underway on new movie Renner at Ascent Studios in Spring Hope . 2023-06-10 . WTVD. https://web.archive.org/web/20230610185632/https://abc11.com/spring-hope-movie-filming-ascent-studios/13355640/. June 10, 2023. live.