Mubi Eyes Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' as Major Studios Decline

WHO:

Variety - Luca Guadagnino is the director of the film "Artificial."

Variety - Amazon MGM Studios was previously involved with the film before dropping it.

Variety - Focus Features, Warner Bros.' Clockwork, A24, and Netflix are among the buyers who screened the film.

WHAT:

Variety - Several buyers have passed on acquiring "Artificial" after screening it.

Variety - The film "Artificial" is described as a Sam Altman drama and is nearly completed.

WHERE:

Variety - The film was screened by potential buyers, although specific locations are not mentioned.

WHY:

Variety - The article implies that the decision to pass on the film by major studios may be linked to its abrupt drop by Amazon MGM Studios.

HOW:

Variety - The film was screened to potential buyers in the days following its drop by Amazon MGM Studios.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 03:37 UTC)

The nearly completed film "Artificial," directed by Luca Guadagnino, has been screened by several potential buyers, including Focus Features, Warner Bros.' Clockwork, A24, and Netflix. However, major studios have passed on acquiring the film, which may be connected to its abrupt drop by Amazon MGM Studios. Despite the interest, it seems that the drama, centered around Sam Altman, has not found a new home yet.