A biopic on Elon Musk is within the works at A24, with acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky set to helm the mission, as confirmed by Variety.
The screenplay can be based mostly on Walter Isaacson’s licensed biography of the controversial tech mogul, printed in September. A24 emerged victorious in a aggressive bidding warfare amongst studios and filmmakers for the rights to Isaacson’s e book.
Aronofsky, recognized for his surreal filmmaking model with psychological components, directed final 12 months’s Oscar contender “The Whale.” His notable works embody “Requiem for a Dream” (2000), “Black Swan” (2010) and “Mother!” (2017).
Elon Musk, who gained prominence with the founding of SpaceX in 2002 and early investments in Tesla, is a key determine within the tech and automotive industries. Musk, the previous chairperson and CEO of Tesla, confronted controversy in 2018 when he stepped down amid a lawsuit by the SEC. More just lately, Musk made headlines by buying Twitter for $44 billion, renaming it X. His administration of the platform has stirred controversy, together with layoffs, person fees for verification and adjustments to shared hyperlinks.
Musk, at present the world’s wealthiest individual, acknowledged the biopic news on X, expressing approval of Aronofsky’s involvement: “Glad Darren is doing it. He is one of the best.”
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