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Amazon No Longer Releasing Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’

Neon has acquired the nearly finished biopic Artificial after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the project. The film stars Andrew Garfield and examines Sam Altman and the 2023 OpenAI leadership crisis. Amazon's decision followed a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.

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The film has secured a new distributor in Neon after previously being in distribution limbo.

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  1. Neon Acquires Luca Guadagnino's Artificial After Amazon Exit

    Neon has acquired the nearly finished biopic Artificial after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the project. The film stars Andrew Garfield and examines Sam Altman and the 2023 OpenAI leadership crisis. Amazon's decision followed a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.

    What's confirmed:

    • Neon acquired Artificial after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film.
    • The film focuses on Sam Altman and the 2023 leadership crisis at OpenAI.
    • Amazon dropped the movie after a $50 billion OpenAI deal.
    • Netflix, A24, and Focus Features passed on distributing the film.
    • Andrew Garfield stars in the movie.
    • Amazon MGM Studios confirmed on June 19 that it would no longer release the film.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The film cost $40 million.
    • Warner Bros.' Clockwork passed on the project.
    • Mubi was considered a potential suitor.
    • A planned SXSW screening and early-2027 release are now uncertain or canceled.
    confidence 95%

  2. Amazon MGM Studios Withdraws from Distribution of Artificial

    Amazon MGM Studios will no longer release the comedic drama Artificial. The film focuses on Sam Altman and the 2023 leadership crisis at OpenAI. Amazon is currently working with the production team to find a new distributor.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios confirmed it will no longer release Artificial.
    • Director Luca Guadagnino helmed the project from a script by Simon Rich.
    • The film is a comedic drama about Sam Altman and OpenAI during a period in 2023 when Altman was fired and rehired within days.
    • Andrew Garfield stars in the film.
    • Amazon is working with the filmmaking team to find the movie a new home.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The film features Cooper Koch.
    • The movie depicts Sam Altman in a negative light.
    • The film is nearly finished.
    confidence 100%

  3. Amazon MGM Studios Drops Sam Altman Biopic Artificial

    Amazon MGM Studios has withdrawn its distribution rights for Artificial. The film stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and is directed by Luca Guadagnino. It is currently seeking a new distributor.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios is no longer releasing the film Artificial.
    • Luca Guadagnino directed Artificial.
    • Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman in the movie.
    • The film is in its final stages of production.
    confidence 100%

  4. Amazon MGM Studios Drops Sam Altman Biopic Artificial

    Amazon MGM Studios will not release Artificial, a film about Sam Altman starring Andrew Garfield. The movie is nearly finished and focuses on Altman's brief removal and return to OpenAI. It is currently being shopped to other distributors.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film Artificial despite it nearing completion.
    • Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman in the movie.
    • The film is now being shopped to other distributors.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Amazon's decision follows a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
    • Amazon believes a different studio could better serve the film.
    • The film focuses on Sam Altman's brief ousting and swift return to OpenAI.
    confidence 90%

  5. Amazon MGM Studios Drops Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial'

    Amazon MGM Studios will no longer release the film 'Artificial', a biopic about Sam Altman starring Andrew Garfield. The movie was nearly finished at the time of the studio exit. This decision follows a strategic partnership between Amazon and OpenAI.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios will no longer release the film 'Artificial'.
    • Director Luca Guadagnino helmed the project.
    • The film is a biopic about Sam Altman starring Andrew Garfield.
    • The movie was nearly finished when Amazon dropped it.
    • Amazon previously announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Amazon signed a $50 billion deal with OpenAI.
    • The studio exit occurred specifically because of the OpenAI partnership.
    confidence 95%