Andrew Garfield stars in OpenAI film Artificial at London Film Festival
Actor Andrew Garfield discussed his role as Sam Altman in the new movie Artificial after its premiere at the London Film Festival on Sunday.
Garfield on playing Sam Altman
The actor said curiosity and fear drove his performance in Luca Guadagnino's tech tale. He explained that he did not contact or meet with Altman to prepare for the part. Garfield noted he has compassion for a person of similar age who is the subject of the film.
Film plot and festival reception
The story covers five days in 2023 when Altman was fired and then rehired by OpenAI. The movie follows the company's growth behind ChatGPT and chronicles the events over two decades. Both Garfield and co-star Yura Borisov have entered the awards race following the world premiere.
Cast reaction to praise
Garfield expressed humility regarding the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance in the upcoming December release. Co-star Borisov described the situation as a miracle and remained curious about audience reactions. The film received rave reviews after its debut at the New York Film Festival last week.
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