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Netflix, A24 and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ as Mubi Circles (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon MGM Studios dropped the nearly finished biopic 'Artificial' following a $50 billion USD investment in OpenAI. Netflix, A24, Focus Features, and Warner Bros.' Clockwork have also passed on distribution. The film focuses on the 2023 firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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New reports identify Warner Bros.' Clockwork as another studio that passed and detail the film's specific plot and cast.

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  1. Studios Pass on Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman Biopic 'Artificial'

    Amazon MGM Studios dropped the nearly finished biopic 'Artificial' following a $50 billion USD investment in OpenAI. Netflix, A24, Focus Features, and Warner Bros.' Clockwork have also passed on distribution. The film focuses on the 2023 firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon dropped 'Artificial' after making a $50 billion USD investment in OpenAI.
    • Netflix, A24, and Focus Features have passed on the project.
    • Andrew Garfield portrays Sam Altman in the film.
    • The movie depicts the events of 2023 when Sam Altman was fired and then rehired.
    • Luca Guadagnino directed the film.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Neon and Mubi are potential suitors for the film.
    • Amazon stated the film would be better served if released by a different studio.
    • A planned SXSW screening and early-2027 release are now uncertain or canceled.
    • Warner Bros.' Clockwork passed on distribution.
    • Mixed reactions to the film have surfaced.
    confidence 90%

  2. Amazon MGM Drops Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI Film 'Artificial'

    Amazon MGM Studios has abandoned 'Artificial', a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman directed by Luca Guadagnino. Multiple distributors including Netflix, Focus Features, and A24 have passed on the project. Mubi is reportedly pursuing the film while Neon may also be interested.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film 'Artificial'.
    • The movie is a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman directed by Luca Guadagnino.
    • Netflix and Focus Features have passed on acquiring the film.
    • A24 has passed on the project.
    • Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The film has a budget of $40 million.
    • The film has a budget of $75 million.
    • Mubi is pursuing the title and Neon is possibly circling.
    • Warner Bros. Clockwork passed on the film.
    • The film was previously set for a 2027 SXSW premiere.
    • Ike Barinholtz plays Elon Musk.
    confidence 90%