The OpenAI board drama is reportedly turning into a movie
A film that will portray the chaotic time at OpenAI, when co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was both fired and rehired within a span of just five days, is reportedly in the works.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is titled 'Artificial,' and it's in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
While details aren't finalized, sources told THR that Luca Guadagnino, known for 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Challengers,' is in talks to direct. The studio is considering Andrew Garfield to portray Altman, Monica Barbaro ('A Complete Unknown) as former CTO Mira Murati, and Yura Borisov ("Anora") for the part of Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder who urged for Altman's removal.
Additionally, 'Saturday Night Live' writer Simon Rich reportedly wrote the screenplay, suggesting the film will likely incorporate comedic aspects. An OpenAI comedy movie feels fitting since the realm of AI has its own ridiculousness, and the events that took place two years ago were nothing short of absurd.
In November 2023, Sam Altman was dismissed from the AI company and resigned from both his position as CEO and his role on the board. The rationale was that the board no longer trusted Altman to lead effectively. However, just five days later, after numerous discussions and negotiations, an agreement was reached, resulting in Altman's reinstatement.
No matter who is cast in this movie, it'll be fascinating to see how "Artificial" portrays the drama and what the overall reception will be among general audiences, especially considering the increasing prevalence of AI tools like ChatGPT.
This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/the-openai-board-drama-is-reportedly-turning-into-a-movie/
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