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Ike Barinholtz Cast as Elon Musk in AI Film

7/23/2025

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Ike Barinholtz is set to take on the role of Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino's intriguing AI-themed film, "Artificial," produced by Amazon MGM Studios. This comedic drama, starring Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov, delves into the dramatic twists of OpenAI's 2023 saga, highlighting CEO Sam Altman's shocking firing and swift return. Simon Rich pens the script, with production led by Heyday Films.

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Story summary

Ike Barinholtz is set to take on the role of Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino's intriguing AI-themed film, "Artificial," produced by Amazon MGM Studios. This comedic drama, starring Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov, delves into the dramatic twists of OpenAI's 2023 saga, highlighting CEO Sam Altman's shocking firing and swift return. Simon Rich pens the script, with production led by Heyday Films.