Amazon Drops OpenAI Movie ‘Artificial’ After Partnering With AI Company
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Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the upcoming film "Artificial," a drama about OpenAI founder Sam Altman directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield. The studio cited a conflict of interest due to its strategic partnership with OpenAI, which includes a $50 billion investment. The film covers the five days in 2023 when Altman was fired and then reinstated as CEO of OpenAI. Amazon said it is working with the filmmakers to find a new distributor for the project, which has been shopped to other studios. The cast includes Monica Barbaro, Yura Borisov, and Ike Barinholtz portraying Elon Musk.
What’s verified
Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film "Artificial," directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield.
The movie covers the week in 2023 when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was fired and later reinstated.
Amazon cited a conflict of interest due to its strategic partnership with OpenAI, including a $50 billion investment.
The studio stated it believes the film would be better served by a different studio and is helping find a new home.
The cast includes Monica Barbaro, Yura Borisov, and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk.
Not yet confirmed
It is unclear how complete the film was at the time of the decision. One report stated the film was nearly complete and had undergone test screenings.
One report indicated the film portrays Altman in a negative light, while another focused on the factual events of his firing and reinstatement.
Additional cast members including Cooper Hoffman, Jason Schwartzman, and Mark Rylance were named in a single report.
Key figures
Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO), Luca Guadagnino (director), Andrew Garfield (actor), Monica Barbaro (actress), Yura Borisov (actor), Ike Barinholtz (actor, portrays Elon Musk)
Sources: Rolling Stone, The Verge
