Actor Chris O’Dowd is set to star in the upcoming film *Artificial*, directed by Luca Guadagnino. The project, described as a comedic drama, highlights the tumultuous events at OpenAI in 2023, specifically focusing on the controversial firing and subsequent rehiring of CEO Sam Altman within just a few days.
The cast is already impressive, featuring Andrew Garfield, Cooper Koch, Yura Borisov, Monica Barbaro, Jason Schwartzman, Cooper Hoffman, Ike Barinholtz, and Billie Lourd. While it is believed that Garfield portrays Altman, Borisov is expected to take on the role of co-founder Ilya Sutskever, who was instrumental in the movement to remove Altman. Barbaro is reported to play chief technology officer Mira Murati. Details regarding O’Dowd’s character remain undisclosed.
Production Insights and Future Projects
The film is currently in production, with Simon Rich credited as the writer. He collaborates with producers including David Heyman and Jennifer Fox, alongside Jeffrey Clifford. *Artificial* marks the third collaboration between Guadagnino and Heyday Films, following their work on the 2024 film *Challengers* and the upcoming thriller *After the Hunt*, also starring Garfield, set for release in October.
When the project was first announced in June, Heyman expressed enthusiasm about working with Guadagnino. He stated, “We’ve always wanted to work with Luca. His talent, his sensibility – he is a singular filmmaker, and I’m excited to be collaborating with him on this.”
Guadagnino’s Upcoming Adaptation of *American Psycho*
In addition to *Artificial* and *After the Hunt*, Guadagnino is also developing a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel *American Psycho*. During a segment at CinemaCon, the director shared that he is working closely with writer Scott Z. Burns on the script. He remarked, “We are really working hard to bring to the screen a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ *American Psycho*, a book that I deeply love that is something that influenced me so much. [Burns] is doing an incredible job. The script is coming out very handsomely.”
As *Artificial* continues to take shape, the film promises to offer a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in the tech industry, blending humor and drama while featuring a notable ensemble cast.
