Sam Altman Biopic 'Artificial' Premieres at NY Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino's biographical drama about OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, starring Andrew Garfield, receives early praise at the New York Film Festival.

Luca Guadagnino's film 'Artificial' debuted at the New York Film Festival, with initial reactions from critics and viewers.
The biopic chronicles a tumultuous boardroom event at OpenAI in November 2023, involving the departure and reappointment of co-founder Sam Altman.
Advertise with usYour brand hereIn-feed (between news) · Native cardBook this space →Andrew Garfield portrays Altman, alongside Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, and Cooper Hoffman as Greg Brockman, the board chairman.
The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and will be released on December 25.
Why it matters
This film provides a unique look into the inner workings of OpenAI and the life of its co-founder, Sam Altman.
What's next
The film will be released on December 25, giving audiences a chance to see the biopic for themselves.
How the story unfolded
- The Hollywood Reporter Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’: First Reactions
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The Hollywood Reporter – Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’: First Reactions ↗
Deadline – ‘Artificial’ Review: Andrew Garfield Is Chilling As Sam Altman In Luca Guadagnino’s Open AI Origin Story That Should Make You Very Afraid – New York Film Festival ↗
Variety – ‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’ ↗
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