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Neon to distribute Guadagnino’s OpenAI biopic

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2026-07-30 12:18 UTC → 2026-07-30 16:25 UTC · added removed

After Amazon MGM Studios withdrew from pulled out of the near‑finished Sam Altman drama *Artificial* in late June 2026, independent distributor Neon secured acquired worldwide theatrical rights. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, dramatizes the 2023 OpenAI leadership upheaval, focusing on the brief removal and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman. Guadagnino‑directed film, starring Andrew Garfield reprises as Sam Altman, with Monica Barbaro as former CTO Mira Murati, Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, Murati and a supporting cast that includes Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, and Mark Rylance in a supporting role. Rylance, dramatizes the 2023 OpenAI leadership upheaval. Amazon’s pull—cited withdrawal—cited as a brand‑strategy decision despite a $40‑$50 million investment—left a $12 million marketing budget in limbo and contributed to crew‑wage disputes that dented OpenAI’s share price. Production later faced Subsequent budget overruns and extensive reshoots, prompting reshoots led the studio’s shelving of studio to shelve the project. In late On 30 July 2026, while promoting *The Magic Faraway Tree*, Garfield publicly discussed addressed the controversy, confirming saying he was “both surprised and unsurprised” by Amazon’s exit, praising the studio as “nothing but supportive,” and lauding Neon as a “daring partner,” “a daring studio making daring films.” He confirmed Neon’s plan to mount an Oscar‑eligible campaign and noting reiterated optimism that the film still has no fixed release date. will reach audiences and contend for awards. Neon continues to target an awards‑season rollout, planning aim for a limited theatrical run preceded by debut at a major festival debut—likely festival—likely Venice—followed by a broader rollout. awards‑season rollout, with CAA is coordinating festival positioning, reinforcing Neon’s reputation for handling prestige titles while a major tech‑backed studio steps aside from a film that scrutinises its own industry. festival positioning.

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  1. 2026-07-30 16:25 UTC Neon to distribute Guadagnino’s OpenAI biopic
  2. 2026-07-30 12:18 UTC Neon to distribute Guadagnino’s OpenAI biopic

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