Luca Guadagnino Is To Direct True-Life OpenAI Movie ‘Artificial’ For Amazon MGM

Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaCon Luca Guadagnino, acclaimed director of *Call Me by Your Name* and *Challengers*, is set to direct *Artificial*, a comedic drama based on the real-life internal conflict at OpenAI in 2023. The film will portray the dramatic episode in which OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was fired and then swiftly reinstated amid intense internal upheaval and pressure from external stakeholders. The script is penned by Simon Rich, known for his work on *Saturday Night Live* and the comedy *An American Pickle*, and will infuse humor into the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence. The project is being fast-tracked by Amazon MGM, with hopes to begin shooting in San Francisco and Italy this summer. Though casting remains unconfirmed, actors Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yura Borisov are reportedly in consideration. theguardian.com

This project comes as AI becomes a hot topic in Hollywood, following other planned films such as projects led by Anne Hathaway and Joe Wright. Guadagnino, meanwhile, continues to build a diverse portfolio, with recent and upcoming films including Queer, After the Hunt, and a reimagining of American Psycho starring Austin Butler.

Key Takeaways:

Director: Luca Guadagnino, known for Call Me by Your Name and Challengers.
Film Title: Artificial
Genre: Comedic drama based on real events.
Subject: The 2023 internal conflict at OpenAI involving CEO Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring.
Screenwriter: Simon Rich, with credits including Saturday Night Live and An American Pickle.
Production: Amazon MGM Studios, aiming to start filming in San Francisco and Italy this summer.
Potential Cast: Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yura Borisov are reportedly in talks for key roles.
Context: The film adds to the growing list of Hollywood projects exploring themes around artificial intelligence.