In this 2002 film directed by Andrew Niccol, a disillusioned director, played by Al Pacino, finds himself in a creative bind when his lead actress walks out on his project. In a desperate move, he creates a digital actress named Simone to replace her, leading to unexpected success and complications. The film explores themes of reality, illusion, and the nature of celebrity in the digital age. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it offers a thought-provoking look at the intersection of technology and entertainment. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.