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Nicola Anders, the lead actress in Viktor Taransky's film, unexpectedly departs, plunging Viktor into a crisis. Without her, he risks losing his career in Hollywood, spurring him to find a replacement quickly.

In the midst of his struggles, Viktor faces the ultimate setback when Elaine Christian, the studio president and his ex-wife, fires him from the project. This decision adds pressure to Viktor as he tries to salvage not only the film but his reputation.

Desperate for a solution, Viktor turns to a computer program left to him by his deceased friend Hank Aleno. This program allows him to create Simone, a lifelike actress, which he introduces into his film, a move that could either save or end his career.

Upon her introduction, Simone captivates viewers with her performance, generating buzz among audiences and stakeholders in the film industry. The widespread curiosity about her identity leads to the question, 'Who is Simone?' becoming prevalent.

As Simone's popularity soars, Viktor cleverly markets her as a real person, leading to interviews and public appearances. His career sees a resurgence as the film achieves unprecedented success, putting him back in the limelight.

Despite her success, maintaining the illusion of Simone as a real actress becomes increasingly difficult. Determined individuals start investigating, uncovering that Viktor used stock images for her public appearances instead of actual settings.

In a surprising turn of events, Simone wins the Academy Award for Best Actress. This accolade further complicates Viktor's efforts to keep her existence under wraps and heightens public interest in the mysterious actress.

As Simone's fame spirals, Viktor contemplates erasing her existence. He casts her in a controversial film, hoping to tarnish her image, but the public remains enthralled by her, much to his dismay.

In a drastic move, Viktor introduces a computer virus aimed at destroying the program that created Simone. He also disposes of all related materials in the ocean, hoping to end the farce once and for all.

During what is meant to be Simone's funeral, police uncover a shocking truth when they find only a poster in her coffin. This leads to an investigation into Viktor’s actions, questioning the validity of her 'death.'

Evidence from security footage reveals Viktor disposing of Simone’s program, leading to his arrest for her supposed 'murder.' Viktor insists that Simone was merely a computer simulation, but the police remain skeptical.

Meanwhile, Viktor's wife and daughter delve into his studio and discover the program remains intact due to a critical floppy disk left in the computer. They successfully revive Simone, paving the way for Viktor’s release.

With Simone revived, Viktor is released from custody, regaining his freedom. This turn of events opens the door for another chapter in their unusual partnership.

The narrative resolves with an engaging interview where Simone and Viktor discuss their future plans together. Their unique relationship draws the audience's attention once more, leaving them eager for what comes next.

In a light-hearted post-credits scene, Viktor fabricates footage of Simone in a grocery store. An investigator, mistakenly believing it to be real, accidentally stumbles upon this fabricated reality, adding a comedic touch to the story.