Andrew Garfield has addressed Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to drop “Artificial,” the Luca Guadagnino-directed film connected to Sam Altman and OpenAI. The actor spoke about the project after news emerged that the studio would no longer move forward with it.

Garfield suggested his response to the development was complicated rather than straightforward. He indicated that he felt both surprised and not surprised by Amazon’s move, pointing to a mixed reaction instead of a simple endorsement or criticism of the decision.

The discussion also touched on Sam Altman himself. As part of his comments around the shelved project, Garfield expressed interest in meeting Altman, whose role in the tech world made him a central figure in the planned film.

The update adds another twist to a movie that had already drawn attention because of its high-profile subject matter and creative team. With Amazon stepping away from “Artificial,” the future of the Sam Altman and OpenAI film remains unclear.