How Many Actors Have Been Asked to Play Steve Jobs?

How Many Actors Have Been Asked to Play Steve Jobs?

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The transcript discusses the challenges and developments in the making of a film about Steve Jobs. Initially, several actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale, were considered for the role, but they dropped out. Michael Fassbender is the latest actor linked to the project. The film, based on Walter Isaacson's biography and scripted by Aaron Sorkin, faced production delays, leading Sony to drop the project. Universal has since acquired the rights, with Danny Boyle set to direct. Despite enthusiasm, no release date is set, partly due to studio scheduling conflicts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor was initially considered for the role of Steve Jobs but later dropped out?

Danny Boyle

Christian Bale

Michael Fassbender

Leonardo DiCaprio

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which studio picked up the rights to the Steve Jobs film after Sony dropped out?

Paramount Pictures

Universal Studios

Warner Bros.

20th Century Fox

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reported amount Universal Studios paid for the film rights?

$40 million

$30 million

$50 million

$20 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is attached to direct the Steve Jobs film?

Danny Boyle

Steven Spielberg

Christopher Nolan

Quentin Tarantino

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Sony reportedly drop out of the Steve Jobs film project?

They couldn't meet the filmmakers' timeline.

They had financial issues.

They lost interest in the project.

They wanted to focus on other films.