Amazon MGM seeks new distributor for Sam Altman biopic
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Amazon MGM has announced it will no longer distribute the nearly finished film about OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The decision follows a significant expansion of the company's multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI.
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Amazon MGM is seeking a new distributor for "Artificial," a nearly completed biographical film centered on OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The studio’s decision to drop the project comes following its recent expansion of a multibillion-dollar partnership with the artificial intelligence company.
The film was directed by Luca Guadagnino, who had established a consistent working relationship with Amazon MGM. According to reports from The Independent, "Artificial" would have been Guadagnino's third production distributed by the studio, following his previous work on projects like Call Me By Your Name.
Reported details from Engadget indicate that the narrative focuses specifically on the 2023 leadership crisis at OpenAI. While Amazon did not provide a formal statement regarding its reasons for dropping the film, reports suggest a potential conflict between the studio's new business ties and the content of the movie. Specifically, some coverage highlights that the production features an unflattering portrayal of Altman, which may contrast with the company's current corporate alignment with his organization.
The production was nearing completion at the time of the announcement. The film is now in a transitional phase where it must find a new home for distribution. This move occurs several months after the formal expansion of the partnership between Amazon and OpenAI.