With Christian Bale’s departure from the project, it has been reported that Michael Fassbender is in early talks for director Danny Boyle’s next feature ‘Jobs’. Fassbender would play the co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, whom the biopic is based on.
Based on Walter Isaacson’s biography ‘Steve Jobs’, the real-life drama is directed by Danny Boyle (‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Trainspotting’) and written by Aaron Sorkin (‘The West Wing’, ‘The Social Network’). Sony acquired rights following the Apple founder’s death in 2011. The movie will be produced by Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady.
Sorkin has stated that the movie will be divided into three long scenes, each taking place backstage before one of Apple’s famous product launches. They will be based on the Mac, the NeXT and the iPod. “It’s a little like writing about the Beatles,” he added. “There are so many people out there that know him and revere him.”
Leonardo DiCaprio had been circling the role but eventually passed to take time off from acting. David Fincher had also been in talks at one point to direct.
Boyle is due in town this week to meet with actors and actresses for the movie. Seth Rogen is in discussions to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, but no official offer has been made. Fassbender is repped by CAA.
