I, Object
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| director = Andrew Niccol
| writer = Andrew Niccol
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- Daniel Bekerman
- Chris Yurkovich
- Timothy White
- Andrew Niccol
- Polly Fryer
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| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Karl Urban
- Skywalker Hughes
- Jemaine Clement
- Anna Faris
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| cinematography = Dave Garbett
| editing = Christopher Donaldson
| music = Ryan Shore
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- Scythia Films
- Good Question Media
- Southern Light Films
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- New Zealand
- Canada
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| language = English
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I, Object is an upcoming live-action animated film written, produced, and directed by Andrew Niccol.
Premise
A 10-year-old boy struggling to connect with anyone after the death of his father becomes fascinated with the everyday objects around him, and envisions himself speaking to them.
Cast
- Karl Urban
- Jemaine Clement
- Anna Faris
- Skywalker Hughes
Production
It was announced in May 2023 that Andrew Niccol had set the film as his next project, which will be a live action-animation hybrid. Melanie Lynskey, Karl Urban, Thomasin McKenzie and Jemaine Clement were set to star, with production expected to begin later in the year.{{cite web |last=Ritman |first=Alex |title=Cannes: Melanie Lynskey, Karl Urban, Thomasin McKenzie, Jemaine Clement Team for Andrew Niccol's I, Object (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-object-melanie-lynskey-karl-urban-thomasin-mckenzie-jemaine-clement-andrew-niccol-1235487297/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=16 May 2023 |date=May 15, 2023 |archive-date=16 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516040721/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-object-melanie-lynskey-karl-urban-thomasin-mckenzie-jemaine-clement-andrew-niccol-1235487297/ |url-status=live }} In January 2024, Anna Faris replaced Lynskey in the film, as Lynskey had to exit due to scheduling conflicts.{{cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |title=Anna Faris Boards Andrew Niccol Pic I, Object As Melanie Lynskey Departs Due To Scheduling Conflicts |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/anna-faris-i-object-movie-melanie-lynskey-1235795212/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=17 January 2024 |date=January 17, 2024 |archive-date=17 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117165616/https://deadline.com/2024/01/anna-faris-i-object-movie-melanie-lynskey-1235795212/ |url-status=live }}
Filming commenced in Wellington, New Zealand in January 2024.{{cite web |last=Simich |first=Ricardo |title=Jason Momoa, Karl Urban among big stars to film in NZ in 2024 |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/jason-momoa-karl-urban-among-big-stars-to-film-in-nz-in-2024/LCJ7TZ6RGFHT5NTJV45NT325MM/ |website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=20 January 2024 |date=December 15, 2023 |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120024204/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/jason-momoa-karl-urban-among-big-stars-to-film-in-nz-in-2024/LCJ7TZ6RGFHT5NTJV45NT325MM/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Chin |first=Frances |title='Joyous' family film being shot in capital |url=https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350153194/joyous-family-film-being-shot-capital |work=The Post |date=January 21, 2024 |access-date=22 January 2024 |archive-date=22 January 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240122011120/https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350153194/joyous-family-film-being-shot-capital |url-status=live }}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|27897176}}
{{Andrew Niccol}}
Category:English-language Canadian films
Category:English-language drama films
Category:Films directed by Andrew Niccol
Category:Films shot in New Zealand
Category:Films with live action and animation
Category:Films with screenplays by Andrew Niccol
Category:Films scored by Ryan Shore