How Grimes’ Cameo in Theater-Bound AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Came Together (EXCLUSIVE)

Experimental pop artist Grimes, also known as Claire Boucher, has joined the cast of the upcoming AI-generated animated sci-fi film Gods Don’t Give Gifts. Director Zack London, performing under the moniker Gossip Goblin, reached out to the artist via direct message to approach her about the project. According to Consequence, the filmmakers rewrote the role around her and collaborated on the character's design.

Grimes will voice Zayinth Alda, a disaffected aristocrat in a transhumanist world, using both her likeness and her voice. London stated that he has long been a fan of the musician and her persona. The film features four interconnected stories set in a future involving consciousness transfer and the trading of memories.

The production utilized AI-generated imagery alongside human writers, musicians, voice performers, and post-production workers. Producers are presenting the project as a test for whether an AI-made feature can achieve traditional theatrical distribution and awards consideration. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4th.

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