Ike Barinholtz is set to portray Elon Musk in the film 'Artificial,' directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film will delve into Musk's role as a co-founder of OpenAI, alongside Sam Altman, and the conflict that arose post-Musk's departure in 2018, which included legal disputes over the organization's direction and mission. The plot highlights the turmoil around Altman's firing and swift reinstatement as CEO in November 2024, following employee backlash. Additional confirmed cast members include Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Anora's Yura Borisov, with Simon Rich penning the screenplay.
Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but left in 2018 to establish a competing firm, xAI, which sowed discord between him and OpenAI.
Musk accused OpenAI of abandoning its charitable mission after it created a for-profit subsidiary and faced legal battles with the organization.
The film 'Artificial' will focus on the dramatic period when Sam Altman was fired and then re-hired as CEO of OpenAI in November 2024.
The movie will also feature actors like Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro, directed by Luca Guadagnino, with screenplay by Simon Rich.
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