A dramatic, character-driven film titled Artificial reimagines OpenAI's leadership saga with Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, and Ike Barinholtz portraying Elon Musk, following Neon's studio shift from Amazon MGM Studios.

The world premiere is planned for the New York Film Festival this October, with a theatrical release slated for December 25.

The film is described as sly, sobering, and timely, blending horror, dark humor, and existential urgency to chart the AI trajectory and present-day concerns.

Garfield frames his approach with a studied reference framework, acknowledging the political and ethical parallels and his willingness to explore the 'bad parts' of himself to inhabit leadership figures.

He also notes personal fear of becoming the very figure he portrays, arguing that recognizing darker aspects helps understand power-driven or ethically slipping behavior in others.

A teaser features Altman warning about unclosable implications of the group's work, signaling far-reaching effects on industries and nations.

Garfield recognizes Altman as a powerful, controversial figure and anticipates potential backlash, emphasizing the caution needed when portraying a real person.

The trailer leans into a darker, psychologically driven take on AI power and its societal impacts rather than a straightforward tech-advancement narrative.

It establishes a psychological thriller mood within a corporate milieu, focusing on Altman’s influence at OpenAI amid broader tech anxieties.

Public discussion surrounds whether Altman truly has a bunker, reflecting differing interpretations of the term.

Neon’s involvement signals an awards-caliber release that intends to critically engage tech power dynamics, even before a public screening.

There’s industry intrigue around a possible link between Amazon’s OpenAI investment and its later exit, though nothing official is confirmed.