Watch Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs in New Trailer
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Aaron Sorkin has made quite the name for himself in recent years thanks to the success of The Social Network, Moneyball, and The Newsroom, and can be characterized by his punchy dialogue. Danny Boyle has been a bit more quiet recently, but is known for his stylistic aesthetic in films like Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, 127 Hours, and Slumdog Millionaire. The combination of both Sorkin and Boyle's styles comes together in the upcoming Steve Jobs, a biopic on the Apple magnate that focuses on three of his product launches, culminating with 1998's iMac release.
Michael Fassbender (Frank, X-Men: Days of Future Past) portrays Steve Jobs alongside a star-studded cast that includes Seth Rogen (The Interview) as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Kate Winslet (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), and Jeff Daniels (The Martian, The Newsroom) as former Apple CEO John Sculley. While there are similarities to the Ashton Kutcher-led Jobs, the critical reception for that film has been terrible, with those portrayed in the film balking at their portrayals and the film's script.
However, with Boyle and Sorkin at the wheel, Steve Jobs looks to be a bigger, better beast than Jobs, and it has the talent and star power (sorry, Ashton) to be the de facto Steve Jobs biopic. Steve Jobs will be in theaters on October 9th.
Christian Bale Leaves Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs Biopic
It was just a couple of short weeks ago that Christian Bale was reported to portray Steve Jobs in Danny Boyle's upcoming biopic of the late inventor. Following the casting, Seth Rogen was also named in conjunction to portray Jobs' former partner Steve Wozniak. However, it appears that the whole structure of the film will change now that Bale has left production.
Bale's departure is reportedly due to conflicted feelings about the role, with the actor not feeling he was right for the part. Bale is now the second actor to turn down the role, with Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly passing on the role previously. With Bale out of the picture, the nature of the film could change, as well, given how important Jobs' depiction will be to the Aaron Sorkin-written script.
On October 23rd, Sorkin told Bloomberg TV, "We needed the best actor on the board in a certain age range and that’s Chris Bale. [...] He didn’t have to audition. Well, there was a meeting." With the "best actor on the board" now off of it, who will be next in line to fill his shoes?
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
Danny Boyle Wants Leonardo DiCaprio to Play Steve Jobs in Next Film
jOBS wasn't the Steve Jobs film we deserved. It's easy to point at lead actor Ashton Kutcher and criticize his performance, given his status as a lightning rod for tabloid controversy and audience's unfamiliarity with his work outside of That 70's Show and Two and a Half Men, but jOBS' failings weren't solely on Kutcher. Rather, the film's narrative was rushed and didn't quite highlight Jobs' transformation from entitled asshole to brilliant visionary. As is the case with most biopics, they're dependent upon the source they're shaping the film upon, and what exactly they choose to take from it. In short: jOBS was a subpar film that didn't do justice for Steve Jobs' legacy.
Sony possesses their own Steve Jobs script that was written by Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, The Newsroom). At one point in time, frequent collaborator David Fincher (Fight Club, The Social Network, Gone Girl) was targeted to direct the film. However, Fincher and Sony couldn't agree to salary and creative control, leaving a vacant directing role. Enter Danny Boyle, director of Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later. While Sony and Boyle are still negotiating, Boyle has already set his sights on the next Steve Jobs: Leonardo DiCaprio.
If DiCaprio and Boyle are both on board with the film, it would be the first reunion for the two since The Beach. The Academy absolutely loves biopics and period pieces, and it's no secret that DiCaprio is arguably one of the best actors of our generation. A film like this would certainly help his chances to finally capture that Oscar he so rightfully deserves. Word on Sorkin's script has it based on Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs, the official, authorized biography of Jobs' life. The script focuses on three pivotal releases in Jobs' career: 1984's The Macintosh, 1990's NeXT, and 2001's iPod.
We'll keep you updated on any new information regarding both Boyle's and DiCaprio's involvement with the film.
[via /Film]