AI-Generated Series 'Kira' Set for MIPCOM Pre-Sales Launch
Ex Machina and K5 International will launch pre-sales for the entirely AI-generated sci-fi series 'Kira' at MIPCOM in October. The six-part drama is created and directed by Damien Steck and Julien Petit, with Marco Weber executive producing. Production is expected to begin shortly on the project, which marks Ex Machina's next television venture.
The project marks Ex Machina's second major television push following its recent cinema deal, which secured U.S. theatrical commitments for Roger Avary's "Paradise Lost" and Alex Proyas' "Heaven." The company's partnership with K5 International positions "Kira" for international distribution from the outset, with the Cannes market serving as the launchpad for buyer interest.
Steck and Petit previously collaborated on the Tribeca-selected feature "Cherry," with Steck serving as director of photography. Their creative partnership now extends into fully AI-generated storytelling, while Weber brings decades of independent production experience from projects like "Igby Goes Down." The six-episode format suggests a serialized approach to the sci-fi narrative, with production slated to begin imminently.
Fully AI-generated series could reshape production economics and creative workflows across the television industry. If "Kira" finds commercial success, it may accelerate adoption of generative tools by studios seeking cost efficiencies, potentially affecting employment for traditional crew roles. Audiences may also develop new expectations around visual storytelling aesthetics. However, the format's reception remains uncertain, as viewer tolerance for AI-driven narratives and performances has yet to be tested at scale. The project's outcome could influence how producers and financiers evaluate AI-centric development strategies.