Garfield Plays Altman in 'Artificial' at NY Film Festival

“Time for BBN Culture! Variety reports Andrew Garfield says he was charmed by Sam Altman before playing him in the new film "Artificial."” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on The Asia Desk
Published 1:30 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Andrew Garfield Says OpenAI’s Sam Altman Seemed ‘F—ing Great’ Before Playing Him in ‘Artificial’: ‘And Then You Learn More About a Person’”, with reporting from Variety.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:30 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
Topics: Andrew Garfield, Sam Altman, OpenAI.
BBN covered this story before: Douglas Weighs In on Nepo Baby Debate; Garfield Plays Altman (October 6).

The real story

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VarietyAndrew Garfield Says OpenAI’s Sam Altman Seemed ‘F—ing Great’ Before Playing Him in ‘Artificial’: ‘And Then You Learn More About a Person’
VarietyNeon Sets ‘Artificial’ Oscar Campaign With Andrew Garfield in Supporting Actor, Yura Borisov in Lead (EXCLUSIVE)

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTime for BBN Culture! Variety reports Andrew Garfield says he was charmed by Sam Altman before playing him in the new film "Artificial."
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, he said that at the world premiere Monday night. Variety also says Neon is pushing Garfield for Best Supporting Actor.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSixteen years ago he played the Facebook guy.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo he plays a tech founder who gets pushed out, then talks his way back in. That is basically a county fair comeback story!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHonestly, I have never seen a movie. I thought The Social Network was a LinkedIn tutorial. I took notes.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKenji, that is the most honest review of the night. Variety says the film is from director Luca Guadagnino. Back to the markets!