Andrew Garfield, who is set to portray OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the upcoming film “Artificial,” denies that he ever interacted with Altman while filming. The dispute follows Altman’s claim that he and Garfield waved to each other during an outdoor shoot near Altman’s San Francisco home.
Garfield says he does not recall any such moment and frames Altman’s story as confusing. Across the outlets, the central point remains the same: Altman recounts a brief exchange during production, while Garfield disputes that it happened and indicates he was not present for the alleged interaction.
Coverage focuses on the behind-the-scenes anecdote surrounding the casting and portrayal, rather than broader film details. The reports align on the existence of Altman’s claim and Garfield’s denial, while differing slightly in how they characterize Garfield’s reaction—using phrases like “really weird” to describe the story, and highlighting his uncertainty.
