Robots (2023 film)

Robots is a 2023 American science fiction romantic comedy film written and directed by Anthony Hines and Casper Christensen and starring Shailene Woodley and Jack Whitehall.[1][2] It is based on "The Robot Who Looked Like Me" by Robert Sheckley.[3]

Robots
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Anthony Hines
  • Casper Christensen
Based on"The Robot Who Looked Like Me"
by Robert Sheckley
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLuke Geissbühler
Edited byMatthew Freund
Music byMagnus Fiennes
Production
companies
  • Company Films
  • Road Film
  • Rocket Science
  • Elevated
Distributed byNeon
Release date
  • May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was released on May 19, 2023.

Premise

Set in an era where advanced robotics have enabled humanity to utilize lifelike androids as servants and manual laborers, affluent suburbanites Elaine and Charles use android doubles of themselves to avoid the time constraints of dating. But when the imposters realize that they are actually falling in love, they steal the identities of their owners and go on the run, forcing Elaine and Charles to team up and get their lives back.

Cast

Production

Emma Roberts was initially cast until Shailene Woodley replaced her.[8][9][10]

Filming occurred in New Mexico in August 2021.[11]

Release

Robots had a simultaneous theatrical and on-demand release on May 19, 2023.[12]

References
  1. Barsanti, Sam (June 21, 2021). "Shailene Woodley to hunt robot Shailene Woodley in new comedy from Borat writer Anthony Hines". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  2. Grater, Tom (June 21, 2021). "Shailene Woodley To Star With Jack Whitehall In Comedy 'Robots' – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  3. VanHoose, Benjamin (April 25, 2023). "Shailene Woodley and Jack Whitehall Chase Down Their Runaway Clones in Trailer for Rom-Com Robots". People. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  4. Lang, Brent (June 21, 2021). "Shailene Woodley Starring in 'Robots,' New Comedy From 'Borat' Writer". Variety. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  5. White, James (June 21, 2021). "Shailene Woodley Joins Jack Whitehall in New Comedy Robots". Empire. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  6. Ritman, Alex (June 21, 2021). "Cannes: Shailene Woodley Joins 'Robots' Comedy From 'Borat' Writer Anthony Hines". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  7. Santer, Kristen (June 21, 2021). "Shailene Woodley and Jack Whitehall Will Star in Comedy From 'Borat' Writer". Collider. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  8. Wiseman, Andreas (June 23, 2020). "Emma Roberts & Jack Whitehall To Star In 'Robots' Movie – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  9. McNary, Dave (June 23, 2020). "Emma Roberts, Jack Whitehall Starring in Sci-Fi Comedy 'Robots'". Variety. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  10. Houghton, Rianne (June 22, 2021). "Divergent's Shailene Woodley replaces Emma Roberts in new comedy from Borat writer". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  11. Gomez, Adrian (August 16, 2021). "Shailene Woodley, Jack Whitehall are leads in 'Robots'". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  12. Lawrence, Daniel David (April 25, 2023). "Shailene Woodley and Jack Whitehall Are the Perfect Couple in Robots Trailer". Collider.
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