Amazon's MGM Studios is fast-tracking a movie called Artificial about OpenAI's 2023 boardroom drama involving Sam Altman.
Luca Guadagnino is in talks to direct the film, with Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbero showing interest in lead roles. Shooting may begin this summer in Italy and San Francisco.
The boardroom saga at OpenAI unfolded over a week, starting with Altman's firing due to alleged lack of candor, leading to Microsoft announcing plans to start its own AI division with Altman.
Following staff threats to resign and join Microsoft if Altman wasn't reinstated, the board eventually rehired Altman, prompting Amazon to create a movie capturing the high-stakes corporate intrigue.