Danny Boyle, who is in talks with Sony to direct a biopic on Steve Jobs, is reportedly keen on signing Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of the iconic Apple co-founder.
The duo, who last paired in the 2000 thriller 'The Beach,' coule reunite once again in the film that is to be written by Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network), based on the best-selling biography of Jobs by Walter Isaacson, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
According to earlier reports, director David Fincher fell out of the project due to his aggressive demands for compensation and control.
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