Michael Fassbender in Talks to Play Steve Jobs in Upcoming Sony Biopic

[MacRumors]

Following yesterday's news that Christian Bale had opted to pull out of Sony's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic penned by Aaron Sorkin, Variety has shared news that Michael Fassbender is now in talks to take on the role of Steve Jobs.

According to the site, Fassbender is in "early talks" with director Danny Boyle and Sony executives about possibly starring in the film. Fassbender, while less well known than Christian Bale and previous Jobs candidate Leonardo DiCaprio, has been in several high profile movies including Inglourious Basterds, Prometheus, 12 Years a Slave, and The Counselor. He's perhaps most widely known for his role as Magneto in X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic focuses on three continuous 30-minute scenes that depict three of Jobs' product launches including the debut of the Mac, the introduction of the NeXT Computer, and the release of the iPod.

While it is unclear who will take on the role of Steve Jobs, Seth Rogen is reportedly in talks to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Jessica Chastain, from The Help, is also being considered for an unspecified role in the film.

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[Glassed Silver]

I don't think he looks a lot like Jobs...

Glassed Silver:mac

 

[macfoxpro]

This just in, Bale decides to opt back in for the roll...but opt out for Apple Pay.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Well if they can make a man look like a Klingon, they can make this guy look like Steve jobs.

 

[Aluminum213]

They're getting desperate

 

[macintologist]

I don't think he looks a lot like Jobs...

Glassed Silver:mac

I don't think you have look exactly like Steve to act how his personality right.

 

[troop231]

It should be this guy, Mr. Wyle:

 

[pondosinatra]

They can borrow my NeXTCube for the film...

 

[proline]

Yeah MR, nobody gives a ****. A page 2 mention when this B movie actually hits theaters (or goes direct to VHS) will do fine.

 

[bandalay]

It should be…

Lee Pace (from Halt and Catch Fire)

 

[Derekeys]

Yes

If you are unfamiliar with Fassbender's approach to acting, the guy is a machine. I'd be very happy if this went through. Loved him in Prometheus.

 

[brianvictor7]

Too bad Christian Bale jumped. I liked him. He actually could carry the look. We'll see how this guy does.

 

[macduke]

I, too, am in talks to play Steve Jobs in the upcoming Sony biopic.

 

[sc4rf4c3]

Before it was Batman, now it's Magneto. Next thing you know Ironman (Robert Downey Jr) would be cast to play Steve Jobs.

 

[Mystic386]

Fassbender is a great actor. We (wife and I) got to watch him in Shame in a packed theatre. Just a stunner of a movie. It's really something to experience the energy in a packed theatre when this movie plays. The guy can act.

I'll pass judgement on the movie after I've seen it.

 

[farewelwilliams]

if ashton didn't jump on that indie movie, he would have been casted into this movie by now.

 

[ttss6]

What about Ben Kingsley? He's closer at least in resemblance than DiCaprio

 

[bushido]

Oh a German

 

[Kissaragi]

Do we even need another jobs movie?

 

[FieldingMellish]

Fassbinder is a good actor.

 

[Lazy]

Yeah MR, nobody gives a ****. A page 2 mention when this B movie actually hits theaters (or goes direct to VHS) will do fine.

It won't be a B movie, it's by Aaron Sorkin along with a good director and high production values.

 

[lowepg]

I thought Noah did a good job that Pirates of Silicon Valley movie...

the Gates actor was solid too...

 

[vkramer]

If he backs out of Assassin's Creed to do the Jobs movie, I Swear...........

The only person that should be doing the Jobs movie is Noah Wyle.

 

[norrismantooth]

They're getting desperate

I'm beyond the point of caring anymore. This movie shouldn't be made. Wasn't there also a "Jobs" movie with Ashton Kutcher recently? Lets continue to beat the dead horse.

 

[Roessnakhan]

It should be this guy, Mr. Wyle:

It'll never happen - with names like Sorkin and Boyle, they're going to want an A-list actor to helm the movie. While he might be the better choice, from a studio standpoint they would never do it.