Amazon Drops Sam Altman Film After OpenAI Deal

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped a film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The movie, titled "Artificial," was nearly finished. The studio stated the film would "be better served if it were released by a different studio." This decision came after Amazon announced a $50 billion investment and strategic partnership with OpenAI in February. The film stars Andrew Garfield as Altman and focuses on his brief firing and rehiring from OpenAI in 2023. Reports indicate Amazon MGM spent around $40 million on the project, which was planned for a 2027 release. One report suggests the finished film struck the head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios as darker in tone than the original script. Netflix and Focus Features have reportedly passed on "Artificial." This situation highlights the complex relationship between corporate partnerships and creative projects.