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Yahoo
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Luca Guadagnino Attached to Direct AI Business Comedy ‘Artificial' for Amazon MGM
Luca Guadagnino has added another project to his always-packed slate. IndieWire can confirm that Guadagnino is attached to direct 'Artificial,' a comedic film set in the world of AI, for Amazon MGM. While plot details and cast info have been kept under wraps, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline have reported that the film is set at OpenAI and follows the tumultuous period in 2023 in which founder Sam Altman was ousted before immediately returning to the company. Those outlets have also reported that Andrew Garfield and 'Anora' star Yuri Borisov are circling roles in the project. More from IndieWire Austrian Publication That Ran 'Phony' Clint Eastwood Interview Cuts Ties with HFPA Member Author 'Ride or Die' First Look: Jamie Foxx Produces Indie Queer Road Trip Thriller Premiering at Tribeca Whether 'Artificial' ends up being a literal take on the Altman saga or a fictional project that takes inspiration from it, the lucrative world of AI startups should offer Guadagnino plenty of material to work with. As virtually every industry on the planet prepares to be disrupted by AI in some capacity, companies are racing to find the products that will place them ahead of their competitors, which has created a gold rush for entrepreneurs developing those products. But no AI company has been subject to more scrutiny or palace intrigue than OpenAI. Founded as a nonprofit in 2015 by a team of tech executives including Altman and Elon Musk, it was originally intended as an open source company that shared all of its research and technology with the public. But as the company developed potentially lucrative properties like ChatGPT, it transitioned to a for profit endeavor in 2019, prompting some founders (including Musk) to leave over a disagreement about the company's vision. The transition created a highly complicated corporate structure in which the OpenAI board of directors controls a nonprofit foundation that controls the for-profit entity, in which Microsoft also owns a minority stake. That structure laid the foundation for Altman to be pushed out as CEO by the board in November 2023, only to be re-hired three days later after a massive employee mutiny that saw many OpenAI workers threaten to leave for equivalent positions at Microsoft. In addition to 'Artificial,' Guadagnino is currently attached to direct a reimagining of 'American Psycho' for Lionsgate. And while his DC Comics film 'Sgt. Rock' was recently placed on hold, his next film, the campus thriller 'After the Hunt,' opens in October. Reporting by Brian Welk. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mike Sorrentino calls out 'Jersey Shore' costar Vinny Guadagnino
He wants a courtside situation. Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is calling out his 'Jersey Shore' castmate Vinny Guadagnino for not bringing him as his plus one to Knicks games. Guadagnino, a Staten Island native, can be frequently seen cheering on his home team from Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden — and is allowed to invite a guest, but still hasn't brought Sorrentino. 'During the season, I'm on the wood — courtside. It's an amazing experience there. I try to get these guys to go,' Guadagnino told The Post this week, ahead of Season 8 of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,' which premieres on MTV on May 29. 'I told you I would go!' Sorrentino shot back. 6 Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is calling foul on his 'Jersey Shore' castmate Vinny Guadagnino for not taking him to Madison Square Garden for a Knicks game. GC Images Guadagnino, who now lives in Soho, explained the reason: his co-star would need too much time to suit up ahead of the game. 'Yeah, but he's like, 'You got to give me advance [notice] for my outfit,'' he said. But Sorrentino believes his wildly gregarious nature is the real reason behind the snub. 'He's very reserved,' Sorrentino, who lives in Holmdel, NJ, said of his castmate of more than 15 years. 'We went to UFC one time together and he says, 'I am never going out with you ever again.'' 'Yeah, because he wore a shirt that looked like this. And it was hard to not spot him,' Guadagnino retorted, pointing to Sorrentino's blue floral-patterned Versace button down. 6 'Yeah, because he wore a shirt that looked like this,' Guadagnino said of the reason behind the Sorrentino ticket snub. Brian Zak/NY Post Guadagnino was at Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, where the Knicks beat the Celtics — taking them to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000 — and called it 'the most magical game to be at in the last 25 years.' The reality star is now 'waiting for the right opportunity' to put in a request for tickets to the Eastern Conference finals, where the Knicks are down 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers, and hoping the team doesn't get swept so they return to MSG. 'I don't know, I kind of like space out my appearances. I can't be annoying and be like, 'Can I come, can I come?'' 6 Guadagnino was not a fan of the Versace shirt Sorrentino wore when the pair attended a UFC event together in 2024. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino/ Instagram 6 Sorrentino posed for a photo with President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino/ Instagram He also explained how the seating process works for celebrity Knicks fans. 'They put you within the first couple rows and sometimes you're on the floor. It just depends who's there and stuff. I'm definitely more of the second row kind of guy.' Another of Guadagnino's castmates, Jenni 'JWoww' Farley is hoping to take him up on the offer. 'I have to go. But he lives in the city, so it's so easy. It's like hours [for me],' said Farley, who also lives in Holmdel. 6 'They put you within the first couple rows and sometimes you're on the floor. It just depends who's there and stuff,' Guadagnino explained of the seating of celebrity Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post However, if she attends, the mom of two would avoid being caught on camera. 'Jenni, when she goes to sporting events, she hides in the nosebleeds in a suite. She doesn't like to be on the floor,' Guadagnino noted. 'I'm not the cool kid. I want to be in the hat, hiding,' Farley admitted. Guadagnino's castmates will be out of luck in the ticket department when the longtime bachelor — who is currently on the celebrity dating app Raya — finds a girlfriend. 6 Guadagnino revealed his celebrity crush — Victoria's Secret model Juliana Nalú. juliananalu/Instagram 'Raya's cool. I pay $30 a month to get left on read by a DJ … Every girl's a DJ nowadays,' he said. At the moment, he has his heart set on one woman — Victoria's Secret model, Juliana Nalú. 'She's my everything. I would sell my soul,' he said. 'Juliana, if you're reading the New York Post, I'm available.'
Geek Tyrant
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SGT. ROCK Story and Character Details Revealed; Cillian Murphy and Mikey Madison Offered Roles — GeekTyrant
The war-torn world of Sgt. Rock was almost brought to life as a feature film, that is until DC Studios pulled the plug on the production. While the project is currently shelved, new intel from Nexus Point News offers new details on what could've been a gritty, character-driven WWII action epic from filmmaker Luca Guadagnino ( Call Me By Your Name , Bones and All ). Let's start with the casting carousel: Colin Farrell had reportedly entered talks to play the grizzled war hero Sgt. Frank Rock after both Daniel Craig and Jeremy Allen White passed on the role. Farrell's involvement was always tenuous, especially with The Batman Part II ramping up. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy was also offered the lead, but he turned it down. On the female lead side, the role of Mademoiselle Marie, who is Rock's love interest and a fierce freedom fighter, was offered to both Mikey Madison ( Scream , Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ) and Waves breakout Taylor Russell. As for the story, 'The film would have followed Sgt. Frank Rock, Mademoiselle Marie, and the Easy Company as they fight the Nazis in a battle to recover the Spear of Destiny in World War 2.' So, that sounds like it would've been a lot of fun! Easy Company itself was stacked with the following characters: Bulldozer : The hotheaded muscle of the group, late 20s. Wildman : Rock's loyal right-hand medic with a big red beard. Jackie Johnson : Former heavyweight boxer, mid-20s. Sure Shot : A sharp-eyed Apache sniper. Bean Pole : A lanky 19-year-old grenadier and translator. Dash : An 18-year-old track star turned ammo bearer (reportedly named Philip Mason, a nod to Ice Cream Soldier). Four Eyes : A nerdy 19-year-old comic book artist—yes, really. Junior : Just 17, enlisted after lying about his age. Johnny Doe: An original creation—a soldier who notches kills on his rifle like trophies. Challengers star Mike Faist was reportedly set to play Johnny Doe, reuniting with Guadagnino. David Jonsson ( Rye Lane , Alien: Covenant ) had been eyed for Jackie Johnson, but that didn't pan out. The film would've been shot mostly outdoors on location in the UK over six weeks, but weather conditions reportedly played a role in halting progress. There's been talk of trying again in 2026, but with Guadagnino already juggling projects like American Psycho , Separate Rooms , and Lord of the Flies , that window might be closing. Some insiders have speculated that 'Guadagnino remained untested in the realm of action movies, and even though the budget was in the $70 million range, a paltry sum for comic book movies, higher-ups may have wavered in their confidence.' So will Sgt. Rock ever see the battlefield? Hard to say. It's a cool, offbeat corner of the DC Universe, one that blends war drama, supernatural elements, and classic comic grit. We'll just have to wait and see if the movie eventually gets made one day.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Timothée Chalamet to Receive Italian Award for 'Cinematic Excellence'
How do you say Chalamaniacs in Italian? The Italian cinema academy unveiled Friday that it will honor U.S. star Timothée Chalamet at this year's David di Donatello awards, the Italian equivalent of the Oscars. The Dune and A Complete Unknown actor will receive an honorary David award for 'cinematic excellence' at this year's ceremony in Rome. More from The Hollywood Reporter Russell Brand Granted Bail at First London Court Hearing on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges Ed Sheeran Sets 'Play' Release Date, Drops Second Single "Old Phone" Gal Gadot, Matthias Schoenaerts to Star in World War II Thriller 'Ruin' for Director Niki Caro 'Timothée Chalamet's European origins and American background make him one of the most unpredictable and talented protagonists of international cinema today, capable of being both an auteur performer and a star generating trends and styles,' said Italian cinema academy president Piera Detassis in a statement. 'The Academy is delighted to award him the David for Cinematic Excellence, which is meant to be an acknowledgement of the great actor of quality and innovative films, and, at the same time, of the global protagonist.' Detassis noted that Chalamet's international breakout came 'thanks to a wonderful Italian film, Call Me by Your Name, directed by one of our most internationally acclaimed directors, Luca Guadagnino.' Guadagnino's adaptation, via a James Ivory script, of André Aciman's classic gay coming-of-age romance, earned Chalamet his first Oscar nomination for his performance as the 17-year-old Elio, who falls for the much-older Oliver (Armie Hammer). Chalamet was 22 when he received the best actor nom, making him the third-youngest actor ever in the category. He picked up his second Oscar nomination this year, playing Bob Dylan in James Mangold's music biopic A Complete Unknown. Chalamet has stayed loyal to Guadagnino and to Italy, attending the Venice film festival for the premiere of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 1 in 2021 and again a year later with Bones and All (2022), a horror romance directed by Guadagnino and co-starring Taylor Russell. Both times, he set the Lido on fire, with wild crowds of fans along the red carpet screaming his name. One expects the reception at the David di Donatello awards, which will be carried live on Italy's public broadcaster Rai on May 7, will be a more civilized affair. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Patrick Schwarzenegger under fire for his now-deleted shady tweets about Austin Butler
The White Lotus actor Patrick Schwarzenegger is throwing his full weight behind a dream role: Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming adaptation of American Psycho. But while he's making his campaign known across social media, some of his resurfaced tweets are coming back to haunt him. News broke Tuesday that Patrick is 'actively campaigning' to star in the film, after online users noticed a flurry of strategic posts from the actor. Guadagnino, known for Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All, previously clarified that his American Psycho is not a remake of the 2000 Christian Bale-led film but an original interpretation of Bret Easton Ellis's 1991 satirical horror novel. The story, infamous for its graphic violence and controversial sexual content, follows narcissistic 1980s investment banker Patrick Bateman, who leads a double life as a serial killer. The film has a strong cult following, and any modern-day casting is sure to stir strong opinions. As early as October, Schwarzenegger had made his ambitions known. When the project was first announced, he shared a link to the news with the caption: 'My dream.' Then last week, when a fan tweeted: 'patrick schwarzenegger, i've found your breakout role,' he replied enthusiastically: 'I'd love nothing more ;).' On Monday, the popular celebrity news account Pop Crave posted: ''The White Lotus' star Patrick Schwarzenegger is campaigning for lead role in 'American Psycho' remake,' amplifying the conversation. That tweet prompted some users to unearth an old post from Patrick that many saw as hypocritical. In December 2024, shortly after reports emerged that Austin Butler was Guadagnino's top choice for the Bateman role, Patrick tweeted: 'I love Austin Butler but he's already a star. I feel like Luca movies are perfect gateway for a new ish actor to have a breakout performance.' The irony wasn't lost on critics, especially considering that Schwarzenegger, 31, is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Hollywood royalty by any standard. He been acting steadily since 2016. Though his breakout moment came with The White Lotus, many pointed out he hardly qualifies as a 'new ish' actor. One X user shared a now-deleted post from May 2024, in which Patrick commented on Butler being considered for several major roles. Reacting to news that Disney was eyeing Butler for a new Pirates of the Caribbean film and the live-action Hercules, Patrick tweeted: 'Cmon man share a little bit.' So far, Patrick hasn't publicly addressed the backlash or the resurgent posts. Meanwhile, no official casting has been announced, and Variety previously noted that while Butler was Guadagnino's top choice, the offer hadn't been finalized.
