Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs biopic was picked up by Universal after Sony dropped the project and put it in turnaround, and like expected the project is still moving forward. A new name has begun negotiations to have a role in the film, with Natalie Portman reported to be in talks for a role in the Aaron Sorkin-scripted film.Deadline reported on Portman entering negotiations for a role in the Steve Jobs biopic. Even after Universal picked up the project, the project is relatively unchanged. Danny Boyle is still directing with a script from Aaron Sorking, adapted from the biography written by Walter Isaacson. Michael Fassbender remains in talks to play Jobs, while Seth Rogen's name still circles the role of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. The film will still consist of three scenes taking place backstage before the announcement of an iconic Apple product. According to the report, Portman's deal closing could be the first step in a turn of fortune for a film that most of us know has had a tough time in development.
Though there was no word of what role Natalie Portman is up for, you have to see as a positive the addition of an Oscar-winning actress. Not to mention that with all the recent issues this film has faced, for it to remain attractive to this caliber talent means there is something special in this film just waiting to be made. Like I have said before in the article about Sony dropping the project, I really hope that Universal picking up the film will be the move that ends up seeing this film being made, and the possible addition of Portman may hint that they are moving in the right direction.
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