Amazon Drops Sam Altman Biopic "Artificial" Amid OpenAI Ties

Amazon MGM Studios will no longer release Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial," a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This decision comes months after Amazon and OpenAI announced a strategic multi-year partnership, which includes a significant Amazon investment in OpenAI. "Artificial" stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk. The film focuses on Altman's firing and rehiring from OpenAI in 2023. Amazon MGM had reportedly spent $40 million on the film and planned a 2027 SXSW release. An Amazon spokesperson stated they believe "Artificial" would be "better served if it were released by a different studio" and are helping the team find a new home. The film has screened for potential buyers, but no one has acquired it yet. This situation highlights the complex relationships between studios, filmmakers, and tech companies.