Kate Winslet Might Star In The Next Steve Jobs Movie

Advertisement

Kate WInsletAPKate Winslet

Kate Winslet might land the lead female role in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic, according to Variety, which will be written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Danny Boyle.

Advertisement

Winslet is currently in negotiations for the role, while Michael Fassbender is on board to play Steve Jobs and Seth Rogen will play Steve Wozniak.

There have been talks of Jeff Daniels playing former Apple CEO John Scully, although as Variety reports no offers have been set in place.

Complimentary Tech Event
Transform talent with learning that works
Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More

Universal Studios previously eyed Natalie Portman for the female lead, but she passed on the opportunity in early December.

It's unclear exactly which role Winslet will play, but many have speculated that Jobs' daughter Lisa may be the primary female character in the movie. 

Advertisement

Production of the film is expected to start in the spring of 2015, while no official release date has been set yet.