Billie Lourd Joins Star-Studded Cast of AI-Themed Film 'Artificial'

Los Angeles: Billie Lourd, renowned for her portrayal of Lieutenant Connix in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming AI-themed film "Artificial." This latest casting update comes as the film lineup gains further star power.

At 33, Lourd will share the screen with an already impressive ensemble that includes Andrew Garfield, Yura Borisov, Monica Barbaro, Jason Schwartzman, Cooper Koch, Cooper Hoffman, and Ike Barinholtz, as reported by Deadline.

"Artificial," directed by esteemed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, is characterized as a "comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence." The narrative will delve into the dramatic events surrounding OpenAI in 2023, focusing on the brief yet eventful ousting and subsequent rehiring of CEO Sam Altman.

Following rising safety concerns related to AI and reports of misconduct, Altman, a co-founder of OpenAI, was dismissed by the board in the fall of 2023. However, just five days later, he was reinstated following internal pushback.

Andrew Garfield is slated to portray Altman, while Monica Barbaro will assume the role of chief technology officer Mira Murati. Yura Borisov steps into the shoes of Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder instrumental in Altman's temporary removal.

The project benefits from the production expertise of Heyday Films’ David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford, with a script penned by Simon Rich. Amazon aims to kick off production later this year.

In addition to her new film project, Lourd's recent work includes a role in the comedy series "Mid-Century Modern," alongside notable names such as Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Linda Lavin.

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