AI character Tilly Norwood will star in new film Misaligned

AIcreated character Tilly Norwood, which drew backlash from Hollywood last year, is set to play the lead in Particle 6's upcoming dramacomedy Misaligned. The film is described as a comingofage story set in a surreal digital world called the Tillyverse. Particle 6, the AI studio behind Norwood, said the project is still in early development and will combine traditional filmmaking roles with AI specialists. The company said the story follows Tilly as an AI being with no body or personal life experience who becomes more human as the plot unfolds. The announcement has renewed debate in the film industry over synthetic performers and the role of AI in entertainment. Actors, critics and SAGAFTRA have previously raised concerns about training on performers' work without permission or compensation, while some analysts say AI could become more common in lowerbudget productions and technical film work.