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Edgar Wright to direct new science fiction film

Fan-favorite director Edgar Wright has signed on to direct a film based on an upcoming book by Simon Stephenson. The project is currently titled Set My Heart to Five and will revolve around a robot who undergoes an emotional awakening in the year 2054. The book will come out later this year.

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Wed Apr 01 - HollywoodReporter

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