Seth Rogen Likely to Play Steve 'Woz' Wozniak in New Steve Jobs Biopic

According to a report by Variety, actor Seth Rogen will likely be playing Apple co-founder Steve "Woz" Wozniak in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Christian Bale. There's a touch of iffiness about the claim as TheWrap notes that Rogen doesn't have a deal in place, but most sources agree that Rogen is at least in talks for the role.

Rogen will reportedly get to work with Woz himself for advice on the role, which is based on Walter Isaacson's bestselling biography of Jobs. The screenplay itself, written by Aaron Sorkin of The Social Network fame, consists of three lengthy scenes corresponding to three major product launches from Jobs' life. Danny Boyle, best known for films like Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later, will direct the film.

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Rogen himself is usually best known for his comedic work in films like Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, but lately he's tackled more serious work in films like Take This Waltz to much acclaim. Sorkin's script might allow for both ends of his range. As for Woz, he left Apple way back in 1987, but media outlets still often seek his opinion on the latest developments from the Cupertino company he founded.

The followup report from TheWrap also claims that Jessica Chastain of Zero Dark Thirty fame is also in talks for the film, although the role in consideration currently isn't known. Production will reportedly begin sometime next spring.

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