Coverage dated November 9, 2023

Elon Musk Biopic Reportedly In Development With Oscar-Nominated Director Darren Aronofsky

Headline from Forbes

Darren Aronofsky, who was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards for the 2010 film “Black Swan,” is reportedly set to direct a biopic about the life of Elon Musk.

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BGR
An Elon Musk biopic is in the works (opens BGR)
Published Nov 9, 2023
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A24 is reportedly working on a biopic of Elon Musk that will be directed by Darren Aronofsky and based on the Walter Isaacson biography.
New York Post
An Elon Musk biopic is in the works, to be directed by Darren Aronofsky: source (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 9, 2023
New York Post's feed description
“Glad Darren is doing it. He is one of the best,” Musk said in an X post on Friday.
Variety
Elon Musk Biopic in the Works at A24 With Darren Aronofsky Set to Direct (opens Variety)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Variety's feed description
An Elon Musk biopic is in development at A24 with Darren Aronofsky on board to direct, Variety has confirmed.
Gizmodo
Who Should Play Elon Musk in Darren Aronofsky’s New Biopic? (opens Gizmodo)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
A24 confirmed it’s slated to help produce a film based on Walter Isaacson’s biography Elon Musk.
Relevant Magazine
Of Course, Darren Aronofsky Will Direct an A24 Biopic About Elon Musk - RELEVANT (opens Relevant Magazine)
Published Nov 9, 2023
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We all knew an Elon Musk biopic would happen eventually, and acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, the mind behind films like Requiem for a Dream and
The Guardian
Elon Musk biopic to be directed by Black Swan film-maker Darren Aronofsky (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 9, 2023
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The Oscar-nominated film-maker will adapt the recent biography by Walter Isaacson after independent studio A24 won a ‘heated’ bidding war for rights
NBC News
Elon Musk movie in the works at A24, with Darren Aronofsky slated to direct (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 9, 2023
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A24’s project will be based on Walter Isaacson’s bestselling biography of the controversial SpaceX and Tesla tycoon. according to a source.
Forbes
Elon Musk Biopic Reportedly In Development With Oscar-Nominated Director Darren Aronofsky (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Darren Aronofsky, who was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards for the 2010 film “Black Swan,” is reportedly set to direct a biopic about the life of Elon Musk.
UPI
Elon Musk biopic in development at A24; Darren Aronofsky to direct (opens UPI)
Published Nov 9, 2023
UPI's feed description
Darren Aronofsky will direct a new film about SpaceX founder and former Tesla chairman Elon Musk for A24.
People
Elon Musk 'Glad' Upcoming Movie About His Life Will Be Directed by Darren Aronofsky: 'One of the Best' (opens People)
Published Nov 9, 2023
People's feed description
An Elon Musk biopic from A24 is in the works, to be directed by 'The Whale' filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and based on Walter Isaacson's recently released 'Elon Musk' biography
The Hollywood Reporter
Elon Musk Biopic in the Works at A24, Darren Aronofsky to Direct (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Nov 9, 2023
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The screenplay will be drawn from Walter Isaacson's latest book about the CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX.
Avclub
Darren Aronofsky to direct A24's Elon Musk biopic (opens Avclub)
Published Nov 9, 2023
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Darren Aronofsky will direct an adaptation of Walter Isaacson's Elon Musk for A24
Jalopnik
Darren Aronofsky Will Prove His Talent Directing An Elon Musk Biopic For A24 (opens Jalopnik)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Jalopnik's feed description
The Academy Award-winning director will adapt Walter Isaacson's biography of Musk to film
Engadget
An Elon Musk biopic will be directed by Darren Aronofsky (opens Engadget)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Engadget's feed description
Film production company A24 and director Darren Aronofsky are making an Elon Musk biopic. The film will be based on Walter Isaacson’s biography.