The film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM

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1. 1h ago

   Netflix and Focus Pass on Sam Altman Biopic After Amazon Exit

   Amazon MGM Studios dropped the nearly finished film Artificial, which stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman. The studio stated the project "will be better served if it were released by a different studio." Both Netflix and Focus have since declined to acquire the movie.

   What's confirmed:

   • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film Artificial.
   • Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman in the movie.
   • Luca Guadagnino directed the project.
   • Netflix and Focus passed on acquiring the film.
   • Amazon stated the movie "will be better served if it were released by a different studio."

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The decision to drop the film has sparked various conspiracy theories.
   • Amazon's move follows a $50B deal with OpenAI.
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2. 2d ago

   Amazon MGM Studios Drops Sam Altman Biopic Artificial

   Amazon MGM Studios has abandoned the nearly finished film Artificial, which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The movie focuses on the leadership crisis at OpenAI during 2023. Amazon is now seeking a different distributor for the project.

   What's confirmed:

   • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film Artificial.
   • The movie is a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman starring Andrew Garfield.
   • Luca Guadagnino directed the film.
   • The plot focuses on the week in 2023 when Sam Altman was fired and rehired.
   • The film was nearly finished when Amazon decided not to release it.
   • Amazon recently entered a $50 billion partnership with OpenAI.
   • Amazon stated the film would be better served if released by a different studio.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A24 has screened the film, but its interest in acquiring the drama is unclear.
   • Netflix and Focus have passed on the project.
   • The studio is described as Trump-friendly.
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