Director David Fincher may reteam with writer Aaron Sorkin for 'Steve Jobs' film
David Fincher, the acclaimed director who was behind the camera for Aaron Sorkin's Academy Award winning "The Social Network," is said to be in talks to reteam for the film adaptation of Walter Isaacson's "Steve Jobs" biography.
Fincher is currently engaged in early talks with studio Sony Pictures Entertainment to direct the upcoming film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. If a deal is struck, Fincher would be reunited not only with Sorkin, but also with producer Scott Rudin, who also worked on "Social Network."
That film was loosely based on the true story of Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg, though Sorkin's script took numerous liberties to deviate from events as they happened.
Other films by Fincher over his illustrious career include "Se7en," "Fight Club," "Zodiac, and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
Sorkin reportedly finished his "Jobs" script in January. The screenwriter has indicated that the film will consist of scenes that take place before the unveilings of three key products: the original Mac, NeXT, and the iPod.
The upcoming movie will be the second attempt at a Steve Jobs feature after indie film "Jobs," the ill-received Ashton Kutcher vehicle released in 2013.
Fincher is currently engaged in early talks with studio Sony Pictures Entertainment to direct the upcoming film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. If a deal is struck, Fincher would be reunited not only with Sorkin, but also with producer Scott Rudin, who also worked on "Social Network."
That film was loosely based on the true story of Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg, though Sorkin's script took numerous liberties to deviate from events as they happened.
Other films by Fincher over his illustrious career include "Se7en," "Fight Club," "Zodiac, and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
Sorkin reportedly finished his "Jobs" script in January. The screenwriter has indicated that the film will consist of scenes that take place before the unveilings of three key products: the original Mac, NeXT, and the iPod.
The upcoming movie will be the second attempt at a Steve Jobs feature after indie film "Jobs," the ill-received Ashton Kutcher vehicle released in 2013.
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Waiting to be wowed.
Now, as an armchair cinema critic who, from my mother's basement, knows more about cinema than the people who run Hollywood (sort of like how most of us on this forum know more about Apple than the people who work there and run it), I would like to second-guess this choice of director.
I say that Jonathan Demme should direct.
Edward Norton as Steve Jobs
How about Jim Carrey for Steve Jobs? He's into serious roles now right?
Honestly, sounds pretty boring if their plan is to focus on Mac, NEXT, and iPod. For a new film it would be much more relevant if there were anyway to touch on the evolution from iPod to iPhone. Then again, not much is known about that, so it would be tough to do without totally fictionalizing.
Daniel Day Lewis.
How about Christian Bale?
How about Jim Carrey for Steve Jobs? He's into serious roles now right?
Honestly, sounds pretty boring if their plan is to focus on Mac, NEXT, and iPod. For a new film it would be much more relevant if there were anyway to touch on the evolution from iPod to iPhone. Then again, not much is known about that, so it would be tough to do without totally fictionalizing.
Maybe, but Jim can seem funny even when he's not trying to be funny.
Ashton Kutcher. Because he did so well the first time.
Only Neo is worthy.
If a deal is struck, Fincher would be reunited not only with Sorkin, but also with producer Scott Rudin, who also worked on "Social Network."
Rudin has produced many Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated movies, including "No Country for Old Men," "Captain Phillips," "Inside Llewyn Davis," "Moonrise Kingdom," "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," and "Moneyball."
That film was loosely based on the true story of Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg, though Sorkin's script took numerous liberties to deviate from events as they happened.
Other films by Fincher over his illustrious career include "Se7en," "Fight Club," "Zodiac, and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
One of my fave Fincher flicks is "The Game," 1997.
This would truly be awesome. Incredible team.
How could you go wrong?
Hell, I might even pay money to see it!
(I know I'd pay money to un-see the last Jobs film)
I think those events were chosen because of the importance they have to the story of Steve's life and career, not so much the story of Apple or its products. Steve was already at the top of his game when the iPhone was announced.
Christian? You realize Steve was Buddhist, right?
Not bad, but I prefer Fight Club.
Christian? You realize Steve was Buddhist, right?
Buddhist Bale wasn't available.