Andrew Garfield Opens Up About Playing Sam Altman in ‘Artificial,’ Says OpenAI Is Doing ‘Damage to the Soul of Humanity’
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Actor Andrew Garfield has opened up about his role portraying OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming drama "Artificial." The film centers on the five-day corporate crisis that occurred at OpenAI in November 2023.
Speaking candidly about the tech executive, Garfield expressed strong criticisms regarding the company's impact, stating that OpenAI is doing "damage to the soul of humanity." He also remarked that playing the role required possessing "a certain ability to dissociate."
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Variety (US)Focuses on the film details, release context, and broad cultural critique.
The Hollywood Reporter (US)Emphasizes Garfield's personal candor and psychological assessment of Altman.