Ike Barinholtz to Play Elon Musk in AI Film 'Artificial

Published Date : 23-07-2025 

Ike Barinholtz, known for his role in 'The Studio', is in talks to play Elon Musk in 'Artificial', an AI movie directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film, produced by Amazon MGM, will explore the tumultuous history of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company co-founded by Musk. 

Ike Barinholtz, who recently earned his first Emmy nomination for his role in 'The Studio', is in talks to play Elon Musk in an upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) movie titled 'Artificial'. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed this development. The film is directed by acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino and is being produced by Amazon MGM.

The movie, 'Artificial', has already secured Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov, the breakout star of 'Anora', in its cast. When the project was first reported, it was said to be based on the AI company OpenAI in 2023, a period marked by significant upheaval. During this time, CEO Sam Altman was fired and rehired within a matter of days. Elon Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, had a falling out with Altman over the direction of the company, leading to a public split and subsequent legal disputes.

Heyday Films’ David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford are set to produce 'Artificial'. Simon Rich, who wrote the script, is also on board as a producer, with Jennifer Fox in talks to join the production team. The film's script delves into the complex dynamics and ethical dilemmas surrounding the development and regulation of AI technology.

Luca Guadagnino, known for his work on films such as 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Suspiria', is set to debut his latest project with Amazon MGM, the Julia Roberts-starring 'After the Hunt', at the Venice Film Festival. Guadagnino has a strong track record with the studio, having previously worked on 'Challengers', 'Bones & All', and 'Suspiria'.

Barinholtz, currently appearing in the Hollywood satire 'The Studio' on AppleTV+, is represented by UTA, Artists First, and Yorn Levine. His role as Elon Musk in 'Artificial' marks another significant step in his career, following his Emmy nomination for 'The Studio'. The film promises to be a compelling exploration of the intersection between human ambition and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: Who is playing Elon Musk in the upcoming AI movie 'Artificial'?

A: Ike Barinholtz is in talks to play Elon Musk in the upcoming AI movie 'Artificial'.

Q: What is the movie 'Artificial' about?

A: 'Artificial' is an AI-themed film that explores the tumultuous history of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company co-founded by Elon Musk, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI technology.

Q: Who are the other stars in 'Artificial'?

A: Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov, the breakout star of 'Anora', are also set to star in 'Artificial'.

Q: Who is directing 'Artificial'?

A: Luca Guadagnino, known for films like 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Suspiria', is directing 'Artificial'.

Q: What is Amazon MGM's role in 'Artificial'?

A: Amazon MGM is the production company behind 'Artificial', and they are also responsible for producing other films by Luca Guadagnino, such as 'After the Hunt', 'Challengers', 'Bones & All', and 'Suspiria'. 

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