Directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, written by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin, and starring Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender, the new Steve Jobs biopic has a mighty pedigree — and this first trailer makes it clear that this take on the life of the late Apple co-founder is aiming to be a top contender in next year's Oscar race:
"What do you do? You're not an engineer. You're not a designer. You can't put a hammer to a nail," says fellow Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen) in conversation with Jobs. "So how come, 10 times a day, I read, 'Steve Jobs is a genius?' What do you do?"
"Musicians play their instruments," replies Jobs. "I play the orchestra."
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It's a typically grandiose take on the life and career of Steve Jobs, but the trailer also hints at the darker side of his life. And while it certainly looks more promising than the Ashton Kutcher version, we won't know Steve Jobs' ultimate take on its legendary title figure until it hits theaters in October.
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