# OpenAI Drama to Become Movie?

The chaotic events surrounding OpenAI’s leadership crisis in 2023 may soon hit the big screen. Reports indicate a film adaptation of the dramatic five-day period when CEO Sam Altman was fired and then rehired is currently in development.

According to industry sources, Amazon MGS Studios is working on a project titled Artificial that will chronicle this tech industry power struggle. The production has reportedly approached acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers) to helm the project.

Casting discussions are underway with several high-profile actors being considered for key roles:

– Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman
– Monica Barbaro as former CTO Mira Murati
– Yura Borisov as co-founder Ilya Sutskever

The screenplay comes from Saturday Night Live writer Simon Rich, suggesting the film will blend dramatic moments with comedic elements. This approach seems fitting given the bizarre nature of the real-life events that saw Altman’s sudden ouster and equally surprising reinstatement in November 2023.

The film will explore the boardroom conflicts and power dynamics that led to Altman’s temporary removal, when OpenAI’s board claimed they had lost confidence in his leadership. The subsequent employee revolt and negotiations that brought him back just five days later will likely form the movie’s dramatic core.

As AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly prevalent in daily life, Artificial could offer audiences a rare glimpse into the human drama behind one of the most influential companies in artificial intelligence. The project’s reception will be particularly interesting given the growing public awareness of AI’s societal impact.