Natasha Lyonne is making her directorial debut with 'Uncanny Valley', a film that uniquely blends traditional filmmaking with AI-generated video.

The announcement of 'Uncanny Valley' was made on April 29, 2025, with no specific release date disclosed yet.

Co-founded by Lyonne and Bryn Mooser, Asteria Studios aims to innovate storytelling by integrating new technologies while emphasizing the importance of human creativity.

The film's plot centers on Mila, a teenage girl whose reality begins to unravel as she navigates a popular augmented reality video game set in a parallel present.

Critics have raised concerns about AI's impact on storytelling, but Mooser insists that the project is artist-led, ensuring that creativity remains at the forefront.

Jaron Lanier, a prominent computer scientist known for his critical views on technology, collaborates on the project, aiming to highlight the human experience through cutting-edge technology.

While some in Hollywood embrace AI for its potential in storytelling, others express concern about its impact on creativity and job security in the industry.

To maintain creative integrity, 'Uncanny Valley' will utilize a foundational AI model called 'Marey', developed by Moonvalley, which aims to ensure copyright transparency.

Lyonne expressed her excitement about the project, highlighting the ethical and creative possibilities that AI brings to filmmaking.

The film is co-written by Lyonne and Brit Marling, who will also star alongside her, continuing to explore themes of transformation and resistance in sci-fi storytelling.

The term 'Uncanny Valley' refers to the phenomenon where AI appears human-like but evokes discomfort due to subtle imperfections, a theme likely explored in the film.

The film is produced by Asteria's CEO Bryn Mooser and Justin Lacob, alongside Lyonne, Marling, and Batmanglij, with Lyonne's Animal Pictures co-producing.