Amazon MGM has announced its withdrawal from the production of "Artificial," a Sam Altman biopic developed in collaboration with acclaimed Italian director Luca Guadagnino. The film, starring Andrew Garfield, was originally slated for release in early 2027.
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Amazon Withdraws from Sam Altman Biopic Artificial After OpenAI Partnership Announcement
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While the official reason for the withdrawal has not been disclosed, the decision was made a few months after Amazon announced an expansion of its partnership with OpenAI in February. That partnership includes a $50 billion investment and the development of custom AI models.
A spokesperson for Amazon expressed respect for Director Guadagnino, explaining that "it would be better for the film to be released by another studio." The production team is reportedly currently screening the work for other studios to find a new distribution partner.
The film is said to depict the brief period in 2023 when Altman was abruptly dismissed as CEO of OpenAI before being reinstated. Monica Barbaro and Ike Barinholtz have been cast as Mira Murati and Elon Musk, respectively. According to early viewers, the portrayals of Altman and Musk were reported to be the least liked characters among the audience.
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