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Luca Guadagnino's new docudrama 'Artificial,' centered on OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman (played by Andrew Garfield, with Yura Borisov as a co-lead), premiered at the New York Film Festival on Monday night. Early reviews hailed it as 'provocative,' 'downright horrifying,' and possibly Guadagnino's best film in a decade, with critics drawing comparisons to 'The Social Network.' Garfield spoke at the premiere about his initial charmed impression of Altman before learning more about him during preparation for the role. Following the strong reception, distributor Neon moved quickly to set an Oscar campaign for the film, positioning Garfield for supporting actor and Borisov for lead actor consideration. The film blends historical accuracy with a broader narrative about the origins and development of artificial intelligence.