Actor Andrew Garfield begins shooting for "Artificial" alongside his partner Monica Barbaro.
In the world of tech and cinema, two realms usually don't intersect much. But that's about to change with the upcoming movie "Artificial", a biographical comedy-drama that's set to shake things up.
Starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, the film portrays the dramatic 2023 firing and rehiring of OpenAI's CEO. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Simon Rich, "Artificial" is funded by Amazon MGM Studios with a budget of $40 million.
The film's stellar cast includes Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, Cooper Hoffman as Greg Brockman, Billie Lourd, Jason Schwartzman, and Zosia Mamet.
The plot revolves around the intense and controversial brief removal of Altman from OpenAI's board and his eventual reinstatement. It delves into internal conflicts involving key figures such as Sutskever and mentions of Musk and Dario Amodei. The film offers a dramatic depiction of these events, infusing them with a touch of Hollywood-style fictionalization.
Principal photography for "Artificial" began around late July 2025, with scenes being shot notably in San Francisco, including Dolores Park. The production has garnered attention due to Garfield's transformation to resemble Altman, sparking public discussion about his appearance on set.
"Artificial" is a fascinating exploration of a high-profile tech event, bringing it to the big screen with a star-studded cast, a notable director, and is currently filming on location in San Francisco for a planned release in 2026.
Sources: - [1] Business Insider (2025) on cast and plot focus - [2] Wikipedia (2025) on cast, production, and filming locations - [3] TMZ (2025) on filming status and scene details - [4] Hola (2025) on Garfield’s on-set appearance and storyline context
The upcoming biographical comedy-drama "Artificial," set for release in 2026, will delve into the world of celebrities and entertainment, with a star-studded cast including Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, and more. Casting aside the usual boundaries between tech and cinema, "Artificial" is funded by Amazon MGM Studios with a budget of $40 million. This intriguing exploration of a high-profile tech event will be filmed on location in San Francisco, showcasing the movies-and-tv genre's take on the world's tech industry.
