Ashton Kutcher will take on the role of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. April Fool's Day has passed. This is no joke.
Variety.com says the biographic film will be directed by Joshua Michael Stern perhaps best known for "Swing Vote."
Understandably when the story broke it was treated with a dose of April Fool's salt. Author Jeff Sneider confirmed the report is true via Twitter. Variety considered holding the story because of April Fool's Day, but had concerns of being scooped.
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