Ask HN: Could software ever create an animated movie by just 'reading' a story?

As games engines seem to be growing ever closer to one day being able to synthesize and deploy simulated human characters capable of delivering on-screen performances that are totally visually indistinguishable from so called ‘live action’ drama, the possibility alluded to above raises questions about the future of content creation. So, how close are we to the prospect of ‘a book turning itself into a live action movie?’