Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Movie Seeks Neon Distribution

Following Amazon MGM’s decision not to release Artificial, a new film by Luca Guadagnino focused on OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Neon is reportedly negotiating to acquire the project. Initially, it appeared that the film would be distributed by Mubi.

This shift comes after industry sources indicated that the film’s sensitive subject matter caused some studios to decline to screen it. A financial agreement for the potential deal has not been disclosed. Amazon MGM announced its decision regarding Artificial two weeks ago. In a statement, the company expressed respect for Guadagnino, stating, “We believe that Artificial will be better served if it were released by a different studio and are working closely with the filmmaking team to find the film a new home.”

While Amazon did not elaborate on the reasons for its decision, it is noteworthy that the company announced a $50 billion investment in OpenAI earlier this year, which may have influenced this outcome.

Although Artificial was well-received during audience testing at Amazon MGM Studios, the studio continues to collaborate with Guadagnino, having worked on four previous projects together, including Suspiria and Bones and All.

Directed by Guadagnino and written by Simon Rich, Artificial delves into the turbulent events of 2023 when Altman was fired and then quickly rehired by OpenAI. Andrew Garfield portrays Altman, supported by a cast that includes Mark Rylance and Billie Lourd.

Representatives from Neon chose not to comment on the discussions, with Puck’s Matt Belloni being the first to report on the acquisition talks.

How much do you know?

Who directed the film <em>Artificial</em>?

Luca Guadagnino

Simon Rich

Andrew Garfield

Mark Rylance

Which studio initially planned to distribute <em>Artificial</em>?

Neon

Mubi

Amazon MGM

OpenAI

What was the financial investment Amazon MGM announced earlier this year related to?

Artificial Intelligence

Virtual Reality

OpenAI

Film Production

What did Amazon MGM state about <em>Artificial</em>?

It will be released next month

It is better served by a different studio

It was poorly received in tests

It is currently in post-production

Which actor plays the role of Sam Altman in <em>Artificial</em>?

Mark Rylance

Billy Lourd

Andrew Garfield

Luca Guadagnino

What led to some studios declining to screen <em>Artificial</em>?

Its financial investment

Sensitive subject matter

Director's previous works

Audience testing results

Neon is negotiating to acquire <em>Artificial</em> after Amazon MGM's decision.

True False

The film <em>Artificial</em> was initially well-received during audience testing.

True False

The reasons for Amazon MGM's decision were clearly stated in their announcement.

True False

<em>Artificial</em> is written by Andrew Garfield.

True False

Amazon MGM expressed dissatisfaction with Guadagnino's work.

True False

Matt Belloni was the first to report on the acquisition talks for <em>Artificial</em>.

True False

Initially, it appeared that the film would be distributed by .

Amazon MGM announced its decision regarding <em>Artificial</em> ago.

A financial agreement for the potential deal has not been .

<em>Artificial</em> delves into the turbulent events of when Altman was fired.

Representatives from Neon chose not to on the discussions.

Andrew Garfield portrays Altman, supported by a cast that includes and Billie Lourd.

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