Guadagnino's Sam Altman film dropped by Amazon MGM

Luca Guadagnino’s film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM after being in the works for a year. The movie, starring Andrew Garfield, covers Altman’s tumultuous week in 2023, including his firing and reinstatement as CEO. Amazon and OpenAI have a close relationship, with Amazon investing $50 billion in the AI lab. The studio is working with the filmmakers to find a new home for the film. Why it matters: This decision highlights the challenges of producing content about prominent figures in the AI industry, where personal and professional relationships can be complex and influential.