Artificial is an upcoming movie in development that aims to dramatize the real-life events surrounding the 2023 leadership crisis at OpenAI. The story follows the sudden firing and rapid rehiring of CEO Sam Altman, a moment that sent shockwaves through the tech world and raised big questions about the future of artificial intelligence.
The film is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, with a script by Simon Rich and production from Heyday Films. Luca Guadagnino is currently in talks to direct, though it’s worth noting that he’s known for moving between projects, so nothing is set in stone just yet.
Early casting speculation points to Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, with Monica Barbaro and Yura Borisov possibly playing key roles as CTO Mira Murati and co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
Whether or not this version of Artificial moves forward as planned, the OpenAI saga remains rich ground for storytelling. It’s a modern tech drama where ambition, ethics, and the future of AI all collide—perfect for the big screen, whenever and however it happens.
