The world of M3GAN is being expanded with a sequel and a spinoff film, and the latter has found its lead actor, making the project even more exciting after the actor’s recent horror hit. The horror genre has seen some big hits in recent years, and one of the most unexpected and entertaining was M3GAN. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, with a story by Akela Cooper and James Wan. M3GAN was a critical and box office success, prompting the studio to greenlight a sequel (appropriately titled M3GAN2.0) and a spin-off film.

M3GAN followed a roboticist at a toy manufacturer who took over guardianship of her eight-year-old niece after the death of her parents. To help her cope with the loss, she gave her a child-sized humanoid robot called M3GAN, which was powered by artificial intelligence. However, the robot soon developed self-awareness and became fatally overprotective of the young girl. This line is followed by M3GAN spin off SOULM8TEin which a man has to cope with the loss of his wife and buys an initially harmless, AI-controlled android that soon becomes a threat. SOULM8TE now has its leading actress, who makes the project even more exciting through a film.

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At the time of writing this article SOULM8TE is scheduled for release in January 2026, and more details will be released gradually. The latest update on SOULM8TE is the main actress, as it Evil Dead – Rise of the Deadby Lily Sullivan. Sullivan plays the rogue AI who becomes a deadly soulmate to her buyer and companion, and so far she is the only confirmed cast member. Sullivan is no newcomer to the horror genre, having participated in the anthology of horror films I met a girl in 2021, but their biggest horror hit so far is Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead – Rise of the Dead.

Evil Dead – Rise of the Dead followed the sisters Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) and Beth (Sullivan)when the latter came to visit the former and their three children: teenagers Danny and Bridget and infant Kassie. A violent earthquake led Danny to discover the Naturom Demonto, which unleashed the Deadites, who soon took over Ellie. After this demonic force captured Danny and Bridget, It was up to Beth and Kassie to find a way out of the building and through the Deadites everywhere, mostly Ellie.

Sullivan’s performance was one of the best moments in Evil Dead – Rise of the Deadas she brought vulnerability (being pregnant and alone) and strength as she took on the role of mother and protector of her young niece in a truly terrifying situation. Sullivan showed her range in Evil Dead – Rise of the Deadwhich is exciting for her role in SOULM8TE because she must transform from an android into a self-aware android who would take lethal action for her human companion.

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Lily Sullivan continues her path in the horror genre

Lily Sullivan is now part of one of the best and most popular horror franchises thanks to Evil Dead – Rise of the Deadeven if she does not return for the next entry in the franchise (which is described as another standalone story). With her role in SOULM8TESullivan can now add a potential horror franchise to her filmography, the universe of M3GAN can expand further. M3GAN showed that the destruction of an android does not necessarily mean the end for the AI ​​contained within it, which is true for Sullivan’s character in SOULM8TE and beyond.