AI Drama 'Artificial' to Premiere at New York Film Festival

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Director Luca Guadagnino's new film, which explores the life of Sam Altman and events in the world of artificial intelligence, has held its world premiere.

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ to World Premiere at New York Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Luca Guadagnino's satirical drama film Artificial, which focuses on the rise of OpenAI founder Sam Altman and the process of his ouster and reinstatement within the company, made its initial screening as part of the New York Film Festival.

Premiere and Screening Details

The satirical drama film Artificial, directed by Luca Guadagnino, met with art enthusiasts within the framework of the New York Film Festival. The production held its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall within Lincoln Center.

Star-Studded Cast

Andrew Garfield stars in the film, portraying OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The cast also features Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, and Cooper Hoffman as Greg Brockman.

Studio Change and Release Plan

After Amazon MGM relinquished the rights to the project, the film was acquired by Neon. Following festival screenings, the production is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on December 25, 2026.