Elon Musk has earned a place on the list of the most controversial personalities on the internet and in the entertainment industry. Beyond his work at SpaceX and Tesla, in recent months, he has been in the public eye for controversial decisions related to Twitter (X) and his personal controversies. Now, it seems that people will be able to learn about his life from a new perspective.
Recently, the site Puck News reported that A24, one of the most prestigious production houses in recent years, will take on a biographical film about the South African billionaire. The Variety confirmed these reports with its sources and shed light on more details of the project.
The Whale director to make Elon Musk's film produced by A24
According to the information, the biopic will be based on the authorized biography of Walter Isaacson about Elon Musk. It is also said that the acclaimed American director Darren Aronofsky, who caused a stir last year with his film The Whale starring Brendan Fraser, will be in charge of directing.
Sources indicate that there was significant competition, as multiple companies and directors wanted to secure the rights to the biographical book written by Walter Isaacson. In the end, A24 won the bidding war.
Most details about this project based on Elon Musk's life remain a mystery, so the release date and other creatives on board are unknown. Similarly, it is unclear who the actor portraying the Twitter | X magnate will be in this production.
In addition to his outstanding work on The Whale, Darren Aronofsky is known for his dramatic films that delve into the psychology of his characters. His notable projects include cult classics such as The Wrestler, Requiem for a Dream, and Mother. He received an Oscar nomination for Black Swan, a film that earned Natalie Portman an Oscar for Best Actress.
Elon Musk is a gamer, will his passion for video games appear in the film?
While his role as a magnate in the tech world is the most well-known, Elon Musk made a name for himself in the gaming community for his great enthusiasm for video games. In recent months, he openly expressed his fondness for titles like ELDEN RING and Diablo IV.
Now, will we see his admiration for games in this film? It's possible. Walter Isaacson's book revealed that the SpaceX and Twitter billionaire asked his ex-partner, Amber Heard, to dress up as Mercy, a character from Overwatch.
Similarly, the biographical material indicated that Elon Musk visited CD Projekt RED's offices to demand a cameo in Cyberpunk 2077.
But tell us, does this project catch your attention? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments.
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