Actor Andrew Garfield has spoken publicly for the first time about Amazon’s decision to drop the film "Artificial," a project centered on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to uk.news.yahoo.com.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, Garfield said he "was and wasn't surprised" by the studio’s move. He also expressed interest in meeting Altman, the outlet reported. The actor reportedly addressed the controversy surrounding the film in separate comments to The Express Tribune.
The film, which had been in production with Amazon, was dropped by the studio, according to multiple reports. Garfield told myTalk 107.1 that he is "grateful" the movie has found a new home after being dropped. AOL.com noted that the film was about a close associate of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, though the exact nature of that connection was not detailed in the available reporting.
The project has drawn attention because of its subject matter—Altman, who leads OpenAI, is a prominent figure in the artificial intelligence industry. The reason for Amazon’s decision to drop the film has not been disclosed in the material provided.
Garfield’s comments come as the film reportedly moves to a new distributor, though the name of the new studio was not included in the reporting. The actor’s reaction suggests the project remains active despite the setback.
What to watch next: Whether Garfield reveals more about the film’s new home or the circumstances behind Amazon’s exit in future interviews.
