The ‘We Live in Time’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’ actors are in discussions, while the director is making his own deal for the movie based on a true story.

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.

Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro and Yura Borisov in talks to star in 'Artificial with Luca Guadagnino on board to direct