Ike Barinholtz is set to portray Elon Musk in the upcoming film Artificial, directed by Luca Guadagnino. This drama centers on Sam Altman and OpenAI, emphasizing the tumultuous period when Altman was controversially fired and swiftly reinstated as CEO in November 2024. Musk, one of OpenAI’s co-founders, has been embroiled in legal disputes with the organization since leaving in 2018 to establish rival xAI. He accused OpenAI of straying from its original mission and even attempted a $97.4 billion takeover in 2025, which was declined. The film, penned by Simon Rich, promises to delve into the intricate dynamics of this tech rivalry, featuring Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro in supporting roles. Guadagnino, fresh off the thriller After the Hunt, is generating buzz for his exploration of this dramatic chapter in AI history, making Artificial a must-watch for tech enthusiasts and cinephiles alike.
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