Elon Musk: Aronofsky directed biopic about tech mogul in development, details

A biopic about Elon Musk is currently in the works at A24, with Darren Aronofsky set to direct, according to reports by Variety and Puck News.

The screenplay will be based on Walter Isaacson's biography of the tech mogul, published in September. It's worth noting that Isaacson's previous work, "Steve Jobs," was adapted into the 2015 Universal film of the same title, featuring Michael Fassbender in the role of the Apple CEO.

According to Variety, Isaacson's book sparked intense competition among both studios and filmmakers vying for the option rights. Ultimately, A24 emerged victorious in the bidding war.


Aronofsky, the acclaimed director behind last year's Oscar contender "The Whale" featuring Brendan Fraser, is known for his distinctive filmmaking style, often incorporating psychological elements. His notable works include "Requiem for a Dream" (2000), "Black Swan" (2010), and "Mother!" (2017). Aronofsky earned a Best Director Oscar nomination for "Black Swan," while Natalie Portman took home the Best Actress award for her performance in the same film.

Born in Pretoria in 1971, Elon Musk is an entrepreneur who established the online bank X.com. Following its merger with Confinity, the venture evolved into PayPal, which he later sold to eBay. In 2002, Musk founded SpaceX, the driving force behind the Starlink satellite system.

In 2004, he played a major role as an early investor in the electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla. Assuming multiple roles, including chairman, product architect, and CEO, Musk led Tesla until 2018 when he faced legal challenges from the SEC.

In 2015, Musk co-founded OpenAI, the organization powering innovations like ChatGPT and DALL-E. Notably, in 2022, he made headlines for his controversial decision to acquire Twitter for $44 billion. The subsequent changes implemented under his leadership sparked significant public backlash. These alterations include significant layoffs, the introduction of user fees for verification, and the removal of headlines from shared links on the site. Currently, Musk holds the title of the world's wealthiest person, with Bloomberg and Forbes estimating his net worth to exceed $200 billion as of October.2023.

FAQs:

Q1: What is the upcoming biopic about Elon Musk, and who is directing it?
A biopic about Elon Musk is currently in development at A24, with director Darren Aronofsky set to helm the project. The screenplay is based on Walter Isaacson's biography of the tech mogul, known for his previous work on the biopic "Steve Jobs."

Q2: Elon Musk acquired Twitter for how much?
Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022.