# Sam Altman Denies Amazon Movie Drop Role

> OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he had nothing to do with Amazon dropping his biopic 'Artificial'.
- Title: Sam Altman Denies Amazon Movie Drop Role · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he had nothing to do with Amazon dropping his biopic 'Artificial'. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims he never spoke to Amazon's Jeff…
- Keywords: sam altman, artificial, amazon, microsoft, openai, neon, luca guadagnino, andrew garfield, elon musk, trinity audio, entertainment, culture
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/sam-altman-artificial-amazon-drops-openai-movie
- Author: Alex Welch
- Published: 2026-10-05T15:28:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sam altman, artificial, amazon, microsoft, openai, neon, luca guadagnino, andrew garfield, elon musk, trinity audio, entertainment, culture
## Amazon Drops 'Artificial'
Amazon MGM dropped Luca Guadagnino's biopic about Sam Altman from its release slate in June.
## Altman Claims No Involvement
Sam Altman says he never spoke to Jeff Bezos about the movie and had nothing to do with Amazon's decision.
## Film Stars Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield portrays Sam Altman in the biopic, which explores his firing and rehiring by OpenAI.
## Amazon's Partnership Timing
Amazon signed a $50 billion partnership deal with OpenAI in February, months before dropping the film.
## Neon Picks Up Film
Neon will release 'Artificial' in limited theaters on Christmas Day before expanding to more theaters in January.
## Altman's Film Experience
Sam Altman saw Andrew Garfield filming outside his home, noting the actor's accurate walk but questioning the film's accuracy.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims he never spoke to Amazon's Jeff Bezos about his new film 'Artificial' being dropped from Amazon MGM's release slate.