‘Why does she look AI-generated?’—Fans poke fun as Daisy Ridley shows off her action skills in  'CLEANER'

Daisy Ridley is back, and this time, she’s bringing her action A-game in CLEANER, a high-rise thriller that proves she’s got more than just Jedi skills. The Star Wars alum trades in lightsabers for sheer grit as she fights her way through a skyscraper filled with danger.

But while CLEANER promises edge-of-your-seat action, it’s not just the stunts grabbing attention. A promotional image of Daisy Ridley from the film has gone viral, and not for the usual reasons. Fans are convinced she looks like an AI-generated character, and they aren’t holding back with their reactions.

Daisy Ridley Shines in CLEANER , an Action-Packed High-Rise Thriller

Ridley plays a highly skilled operative who finds herself trapped in a towering labyrinth of threats. With fast-paced choreography, daring stunts, and high-stakes tension, CLEANER brings classic action-thriller vibes to the big screen. It’s the kind of movie where you can almost feel the sweat and bruises, the perfect mix of adrenaline and suspense.

But before audiences could even get to the fight sequences, one image of Ridley from the film had already taken the internet by storm. Instead of discussing her performance, fans zeroed in on something unexpected: her almost-too-perfect, almost-too-polished look in the promo shot. And just like that, a meme-worthy moment was born.

The moment the image hit social media, fans were quick to react. Something about the lighting, the pose, or maybe just the uncanny way her face looked in the still had people questioning reality. “Why does she look like an AI-generated character in the image lol?” one fan asked, setting the tone for what would become a hilarious online debate.

Of course, some were more focused on the fact that Ridley was headlining an action thriller in a high-rise setting. “Daisy Ridley in a high-rise action thriller? Sign me up!” one comment read. Because really, who wouldn’t want to see Rey Skywalker take on bad guys in a skyscraper?

And speaking of Star Wars, the comparisons were inevitable. “She was trained by Luke Skywalker,” one fan joked, as if Ridley had seamlessly transferred her Jedi combat training into skyscraper survival mode.

Another admitted, “Still can’t unsee Rey Skywalker, I’m sorry.” It seems no matter how many action movies she stars in, Ridley will always have a bit of the galaxy far, far away following her.

Then there was the more niche crowd who seemed… a little confused. “Is it like a window-washing movie?” one user asked, perhaps picturing a Mission Impossible-style heist involving squeegees. To be fair, with a title like CLEANER, the interpretation isn’t entirely out of left field.

At the end of the day, the internet’s reaction only adds to the film’s growing buzz. Daisy Ridley has already proven she can lead a blockbuster, and if fans are this entertained by a single promo image, imagine what they’ll say once they see her in action.

Whether she looks AI-generated or not, one thing is clear: Daisy Ridley is back, and CLEANER is shaping up to be an action-packed thrill ride worth catching in theaters.