Andrew Garfield spotted outside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house? Viral video sparks buzz
Andrew Garfield is diving headfirst into Silicon Valley chaos again. The Oscar-nominated actor has officially signed on to star in Artificial, Luca Guadagnino's upcoming comedic drama for Amazon MGM. With social media already in a frenzy over viral on-set footage, the film has become one of the most buzzed-about projects in production. From real-world tech scandals to sharp satire, Artificial promises to blend internet-breaking headlines with Hollywood star power.
Garfield is joined by Anora breakout star and recent Oscar nominee Yura Borisov, as well as his real-life girlfriend Monica Barbaro. The trio were recently spotted filming scenes on the streets of San Francisco, including outside what fans claim is the real house of Sam Altman, sparking buzz online.
A user shared a video from the shoot, claiming they spotted Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yuri Borisov filming Luca Guadagnino's Artificial on the streets of San Francisco, and pointed out how Garfield appeared to perfectly mimic Sam Altman's walk. — Arcofthesun7 (@Arcofthesun7) Another post noted that Garfield was seen filming scenes for Artificial right outside what is believed to be the real house of Sam Altman.
— garfysource (@garfysource) Reddit users also jumped into the conversation with a mix of excitement and disbelief. One pointed out that the production was taking place right outside Sam Altman's actual residence, which sparked curiosity. Another commented on how rare it is for a film to be shot outside the real-life subject's house, noting that the location happens to be one of the most well-known public streets in the world. When someone asked the crew if Altman was aware of the shoot, the response reportedly was, 'he does now.' Another user made a playful observation that Andrew Garfield, who once played Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network, is now portraying someone like Sam Altman—calling it a full-circle moment.
With production already making waves, Artificial is shaping up to be more than just a tech dramedy. The film is being produced by Rich, alongside David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, and Jennifer Fox. Artificial is written by Simon Rich, and is inspired by the bizarre firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in 2023—a corporate twist so strange it felt like fiction. In a whirlwind news cycle, Altman was ousted by his own board, only to be reinstated days later in what became one of the most surreal episodes in recent tech history. Artificial won't just rehash the events—it's set to reimagine them through Guadagnino's distinct lens of dark humour and sharp commentary.
Garfield, meanwhile, is having a busy year. His upcoming slate includes After The Hunt, The Magic Faraway Tree, Voyagers, and The Rage, keeping him firmly in the spotlight. But Artificial, with its real-life roots and viral set moments, might just be his most talked-about role yet.
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