Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal are set to star in the upcoming dystopian drama “Foe,” based on the novel of the same name by Iain Reid.

The film follows Hen (Ronan) and Junior (Mescal), a couple who live a secluded life on a farm in 2065. One day, an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) arrives at their door with a proposal for Junior: to pilot a space program and leave his wife behind to be looked after by an artificial version of himself.

The stranger promises that Hen will have company while Junior is away, but Junior is hesitant to leave his wife alone with a robot. He wonders if he truly knows Hen, and if she is capable of taking care of herself.

The film explores the nature of humanity and artificial humanity, and raises questions about what it means to be human. It is a timely and thought-provoking film that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

“Foe” is directed by Garth Davis and written by Reid and Davis. It is produced by Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Dawn Olmstead, David Levine, Robert Walak, and Samantha Lang. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 6, 2023.

Here are some additional details about the film:

• The film is set in a dystopian future, where artificial intelligence is commonplace.
• Hen and Junior are a loving couple, but they are also deeply flawed.
• The stranger is a mysterious figure who is not what he seems.
• The film explores the themes of love, loss, and identity.