Actor Andrew Garfield says he is “really scared” about potential backlash for playing Sam Altman, the OpenAI chief, in a forthcoming film. Garfield is set to portray Altman during OpenAI’s 2023 period that includes Altman’s firing and subsequent rehiring.
According to reports, Garfield describes his role as an “interpretation” of Altman, rather than a definitive portrayal. The outlets also say the film is directed by Luca Guadagnino and is scheduled for an October release. While the articles focus on Garfield’s personal reaction and concern about public response, they otherwise align on the basic premise of the project: Altman’s leadership and the 2023 executive shake-up at OpenAI form the central backdrop.
