Andrew Garfield’s “Artificial” role earns a real spotlight, Variety reports
Variety reports Garfield will receive Palm Springs’ Spotlight Award, Actor, for playing Sam Altman in “Artificial.”
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Andrew Garfield has an awards-season appointment: Variety reports he’ll receive the Spotlight Award, Actor, for “Artificial” at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 7, 2027. He plays Sam Altman in Neon’s film about a battle over control of powerful AI. The ceremony takes place at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running Jan. 8–18.
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