Andrew Garfield ‘fascinated’ by psychology of OpenAI tech giant Sam Altman

Andrew Garfield is fascinated by the psychology behind Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, after playing him in the upcoming biopic *Artificial*. The role follows the five days Altman was ousted and rehired by the company he co-founded. Garfield, who has never met Altman, based his portrayal on script details, court transcripts, interviews, and research. He noted that Altman’s role in shaping a company’s impact on humanity requires a certain ability to detach emotionally. Garfield also discussed his recent filmography, including *After The Hunt*, where he played a professor accused of sexual assault, and *The Uprising*, where he portrays a medieval ploughman leading a rebellion. The actor expressed gratitude for these roles but admitted he prefers simpler, community-focused roles. He also shared his exhaustion from back-to-back projects and his desire to return to a normal life, including spending time with family and relaxing. Garfield’s career includes breakout roles in *Boy A*, *The Social Network*, *Never Let Me Go*, and recent films like *Spider-Man* adaptations. His portrayal of Altman reflects his lifelong curiosity about leadership and the complexities of high-stakes decision-making in tech.