Natalie Portman passes on role in Steve Jobs biopicDecember 9, 2014 - 10:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Natalie Portman apparently is not going to star in the untitled Steve Jobs biopic developed at Universal after all. The "Black Swan" actress was previously reported to have been in negotiations to play a major character in the project, but on Monday, Dec 8 Variety reported that Portman decided to pass on the offer, AceShowbiz said. Production for the movie has faced several setbacks. Previously, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale who were eyed for the main role pulled out of the negotiations. Michael Fassbender reportedly was in talks for the role after the two stars' exits, but no official words were made regarding the report. Seth Rogen, meanwhile, reportedly was circling the role of Steve Wozniak. In addition to the casting drama, the movie changed studio to Universal after the original studio Sony let it go. The untitled Steve Jobs biopic will be directed by Danny Boyle with the script by Aaron Sorkin. Sources said this week that the production was still on track despite the changes. Portman next can be seen in "Jane Got a Gun". The Western flick was originally set to hit theaters early next year before taking a September 4 slot. In addition to the Jane Foster depicter in "Thor: The Dark World", the flick stars Ewan McGregor and Joel Edgerton. Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |