By Isabella Torregiani
4:56pm PDT, Jul 24, 2025
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Amazon MGM Studios is working on a new film titled
Artificial that will explore the inner workings of OpenAI and its power struggle involving CEO
Sam Altman. In a casting update, Emmy-nominated actor
Ike Barinholtz is reportedly in talks to portray tech mogul
Elon Musk in the upcoming drama.
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According to
TheWrap, Ike Barinholtz is closing in on the role of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The actor, known for his recent appearance on Apple TV+'s
The Studio, would join an already star-studded cast.
Andrew Garfield has signed on to play the controversial OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while Oscar-nominated actor
Yura Borisov will portray
Ilya Sutskever, the company's co-founder.
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Described as a "comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence," Artificial will likely explore the chaotic events of 2023, when Sam Altman was abruptly ousted from OpenAI — only to be rehired just days later. While the exact plot remains under wraps, many speculate that the film will offer a behind-the-scenes look at that dramatic moment. The script is written by Simon Rich, who also serves as a producer alongside David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, with Jennifer Fox attached to produce as well.
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Ike Barinholtz brings an impressive résumé to Artificial. He recently voice-acted in DreamWorks and Netflix's animated film Orion and the Dark and appeared in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and The Hunt. As for TV appearances, Barinholtz recently earned an Emmy nomination for his performance in The Studio and co-created the Netflix comedy Running Point, which was recently renewed for a second season.
