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Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs

17 points by stevederico 14y ago

ComputerGuru 14y ago
Not to disrespect either Steven Jobs or Aston Kutcher, but while I guess Kutcher has the ego/arrogance to match the role he's playing, I cannot imagine his aura of flippancy and silliness being overcome. With all his silly, comic roles in the past, it'll be hard for anyone to take him seriously. Wait - is this an April Fool's joke? (God, I can't wait for this day to be over!)
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- firefoxman1 14y ago
  "With all his silly, comic roles in the past, it'll be hard for anyone to take him seriously." Isn't that exactly what people said about Jim Carey, Robin Williams, Will Smith, and Tom Hanks (just to name a few)?
  - sopooneo 14y ago
    Yes, but they are talented. While I could be wrong, I suspect that Kutcher is not.
- flocial 14y ago
  Many actors get typecast but who would have thought Will Smith could play Ali or Jamie Foxx play Ray Charles. Comedies/romantic comedies take a lot of dramatic range to pull off and Kutcher's performances are pretty strong in that respect. I think he's perfect for the hippie phase for sure. Steve Jobs had Hollywood good looks and for that Kutcher is a perfect match too (not to mention Kutcher gets technology more than most). I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
cleverjake 14y ago
I cringe at the idea, but I also cringed at the idea of heath ledger playing the joker. Ashton is one of the few celebrities I can think of that seems like they would really care of nailing jobs just right.
rbreve 14y ago
I would have chosen Christian Bale
- flocial 14y ago
  Bale would nail the crazy part but I don't think he can handle the redeeming parts (charisma, sensitivity, etc.) based on the films I've seen. Not to say he's not a great actor, one of the best, but still.
squealingrat 14y ago
Damn. I was looking forward to seeing Noah Wyle return to the role. I also wish the folks from The Social Network were in charge.
quiesce 14y ago
He may be a tad young for the stuff after 2000 (i.e., the part more interesting and familiar to most potential viewers) but I have a feeling that this Noah Wyle kid could make a decent show of portraying Steve Jobs.
_pius 14y ago
Great cast. Kutcher will get it right, plus he resembles Jobs: http://www.tjwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Steve-Jobs-1977.jpg http://www.tjwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Steve-Job... http://www.binsidetv.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ashton-kutcher.jpg.jpeg http://www.binsidetv.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ashton-k...

17 points by stevederico 14y ago

Not to disrespect either Steven Jobs or Aston Kutcher, but while I guess Kutcher has the ego/arrogance to match the role he's playing, I cannot imagine his aura of flippancy and silliness being overcome. With all his silly, comic roles in the past, it'll be hard for anyone to take him seriously. Wait - is this an April Fool's joke? (God, I can't wait for this day to be over!)

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firefoxman1 14y ago
"With all his silly, comic roles in the past, it'll be hard for anyone to take him seriously." Isn't that exactly what people said about Jim Carey, Robin Williams, Will Smith, and Tom Hanks (just to name a few)?
- sopooneo 14y ago
  Yes, but they are talented. While I could be wrong, I suspect that Kutcher is not.
flocial 14y ago
Many actors get typecast but who would have thought Will Smith could play Ali or Jamie Foxx play Ray Charles. Comedies/romantic comedies take a lot of dramatic range to pull off and Kutcher's performances are pretty strong in that respect. I think he's perfect for the hippie phase for sure. Steve Jobs had Hollywood good looks and for that Kutcher is a perfect match too (not to mention Kutcher gets technology more than most). I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.

cleverjake 14y ago

I cringe at the idea, but I also cringed at the idea of heath ledger playing the joker. Ashton is one of the few celebrities I can think of that seems like they would really care of nailing jobs just right.

rbreve 14y ago

I would have chosen Christian Bale

flocial 14y ago
Bale would nail the crazy part but I don't think he can handle the redeeming parts (charisma, sensitivity, etc.) based on the films I've seen. Not to say he's not a great actor, one of the best, but still.

squealingrat 14y ago

Damn. I was looking forward to seeing Noah Wyle return to the role. I also wish the folks from The Social Network were in charge.

quiesce 14y ago

He may be a tad young for the stuff after 2000 (i.e., the part more interesting and familiar to most potential viewers) but I have a feeling that this Noah Wyle kid could make a decent show of portraying Steve Jobs.

_pius 14y ago

Great cast. Kutcher will get it right, plus he resembles Jobs: http://www.tjwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Steve-Jobs-1977.jpg http://www.tjwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Steve-Job... http://www.binsidetv.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ashton-kutcher.jpg.jpeg http://www.binsidetv.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ashton-k...