I, Object

I, Object is an upcoming live-action animated film written, produced, and directed by Andrew Niccol.

I, Object
Directed by	Andrew Niccol
Written by	Andrew Niccol
Produced by	Daniel Bekerman Chris Yurkovich Timothy White Andrew Niccol Polly Fryer
Starring	Karl Urban Skywalker Hughes Jemaine Clement Anna Faris
Cinematography	Dave Garbett
Edited by	Christopher Donaldson
Music by	Ryan Shore
Production companies	Scythia Films Good Question Media Southern Light Films
Countries	New Zealand Canada
Language	English

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.^[1] In January 2024, Anna Faris replaced Lynskey in the film, as Lynskey had to exit due to scheduling conflicts.^[2]

Filming commenced in Wellington, New Zealand in January 2024.^[3][4]