Greyson 2.0

"Greyson 2.0" is a 2022 satirical sci-fi short film (currently in pre-production) written and directed by Clarke M. Smith and produced by Xina Uhl.. It stars Randy Davison, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1028773/ Mark Anthony Cox, and Jarryd Gooch. It was Smith’s seventh San Diego based film.

Smith’s 2018 sci-fi short “You Are Me", served as the backstory for a pseudo-sequel set in the same universe.  It took on a different tone, lighter and with comedic elements, whereas the first film was overtly serious and tragic.

Realizing the Script
In 2020, Smith approached Randy Davison to reprise his role as the ‘clonebot’ from “You Are Me”. Smith wanted to further explore the world created in that film, and find out what would happen “next”; i.e., at some point, the two dead clonebots at the end of the short would eventually be discovered. The technology would be used to further the robotic technology created by Greyon Robers, but used in more of a household-friendly manner (not as intended) and act as a Alexis-style helper.

Smith also wanted to take on a totally different tone with this film, as well as make it its own entity, not dependent on the viewer having seen the first film.

With the advent of the popular “Alexa” in homes nationwide, Smith thought it would be interesting for a full-fledged robot to not only answer internet questions, set timers, and play music, but to be fully integrated to do the dishes, cook meals, wash bathrooms - essentially be an Alice of the Brady Bunch.

However, as with the new tech comes new dangers that are susceptible to viruses and malfunctions. In this case, it becomes a deadly issue.

Shooting Details
Shooting will take place in the fall of 2022 at a yet to be determined home in San Diego, CA.

Film Analysis
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Aftermath
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Video and Web Links
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