OpenAI Board Drama to Become a Major Motion Picture
▼ Summary
– A film titled “Artificial” is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, depicting the chaotic events at OpenAI when Sam Altman was fired and rehired in five days.
– Luca Guadagnino is in talks to direct, with potential casting including Andrew Garfield as Altman and Monica Barbaro as former CTO Mira Murati.
– The screenplay, written by “Saturday Night Live” writer Simon Rich, suggests the film will have comedic elements, reflecting the absurdity of the situation.
– In November 2023, Altman was dismissed due to the board’s lack of trust but was reinstated five days later after negotiations.
– The film’s portrayal of the OpenAI drama and its reception will be notable, given the growing public interest in AI tools like ChatGPT.
The dramatic power struggle at OpenAI that captivated the tech world is now getting the Hollywood treatment. A major motion picture chronicling the whirlwind events surrounding CEO Sam Altman’s shocking ouster and rapid reinstatement is currently in development, promising to bring this bizarre corporate saga to the big screen.
Industry reports reveal the project, tentatively titled Artificial, is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios with acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, Challengers) in discussions to helm the film. Early casting rumors suggest Andrew Garfield may step into Altman’s shoes, while Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown) could portray former CTO Mira Murati. The role of Ilya Sutskever, the OpenAI co-founder who played a pivotal role in Altman’s temporary removal, may go to Yura Borisov (Anora).
Adding an unexpected twist, the screenplay comes from Simon Rich, a veteran Saturday Night Live writer, hinting that the film might lean into the inherent absurdity of the situation. Given the surreal nature of the events—where a high-profile CEO was fired and rehired within days—a comedic approach could prove surprisingly fitting.
The real-life drama unfolded in November 2023 when OpenAI’s board abruptly dismissed Altman, citing a loss of confidence in his leadership. Yet, after intense backlash from employees and investors, negotiations led to his reinstatement just five days later. The incident exposed deep fractures within the company and sparked widespread debate about AI governance.
With AI technologies like ChatGPT becoming increasingly mainstream, Artificial has the potential to resonate far beyond Silicon Valley. Whether it delivers biting satire or a gripping corporate thriller, the film is poised to offer a fascinating glimpse into one of tech’s most chaotic power struggles.
(Source: TechCrunch)
