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Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs
The role of Steve Jobs in the biographical film directed by Danny Boyle will be played by Christian Bale. This was told by the screenwriter of the film Aaron Sorkin.
Previously, Leonardo DiCaprio was considered the main contender for the role of Jobs, but the actor refused it, saying that he was going to take a break from his career. Other nominees included Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Bradley Cooper.
“We needed the best actor of a certain age, and this is Chris Bale. Sorkin said. He didn't audition. Well, we set up a meeting with him.”
- Christian Bale is best known for playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's trilogy. The actor was awarded an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his supporting role in the film The Fighter.
- The first film biography of the founder of Apple was released in 2013. Jobs: Empire of Temptation was directed by Joshua Michael Stern and starred Ashton Kutcher.