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Katherine Waterston has been cast as the female lead in the Steve Jobs biopic.
The eagerly awaited film has encountered numerous casting problems over the last few months - such as Christian Bale backing out of the project - but it finally appears to be coming together, with Waterston cast as Chrisann, Jobs' long-term girlfriend and the mother of his first child.
The 34-year-old actress, who has previously starred in 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Inherent Vice' and 'Robot & Frank', will appear on screen alongside Michael Fassbender, who has been cast as Jobs, Deadline reports.
The Danny Boyle-directed film will also feature Seth Rogen, who will play Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple.
Earlier this month, leaked Sony emails revealed that scriptwriter Aaron Sorkin wanted Tom Cruise to play Steve Jobs in the new biopic.
He said: "This used to be an event. I don't know who Michael Fassbender is and the rest of the world isn't going to care. This is insane."
However, he subsequently backtracked, saying Michael is a suitable candidate for the part of Jobs, who died in October 2011, aged 56.
The film will start production in 2015.

Sir Ian McKellen feels "lucky" to portray Gandalf.
The veteran actor has portrayed the wizard in both the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' movie series and thinks it is rare for such an interesting part to come along that is not a villain.
He said: "I love Gandalf. Aren't I lucky?
"The best parts are usually the villains but not this.
"Gandalf's a good guy and it's a good part. He says the right things, he believes the right things. An actor can have fun with it."
Ian believes if the fantasy tales - which are based on J.R.R. Tolkein's 1930s novels - were presented to studios as new now they would never go into production because they are so much "of their time".
He said: "There's lots of Tolkein that must be confusing to people. Where are the women? Have you noticed that all the main characters smoke?
"If you'd written this story from scratch, there's no way a studio would have allowed it. They are of their time.
"But they are about the end of the world, when cultures clash and changes occur, and about something as important as the world wars.
"I think that might be why they endure. Of course, they're extremely well written. Tolkein is as good as Dickens at sketching a scene."

'Star Trek 3' has been given a release date of July 8, 2016. The much-hyped release of the sci-fi film will mark the 50th anniversary of Star Trek's television series, which first hit screens on September 8, 1966, Variety reports. The news comes shor...

Angelina Jolie "didn't eat much" on the set of 'Unbroken'.
The 39-year-old actress - who directed the biographical drama about World War II hero, Louis Zamperini - ate like the cast members who played prisoners of war, according to Japanese pop star Miyavi, who plays prison guard, The Bird, in the film.
The 33-year-old singer-turned-actor said: "She came to the set every day, giving advice to the actors, and she actually didn't eat much [either].
"She was so thin because most of the actors were not able to eat because they're prisoners in the prison camp."
Miyavi praised his director's "determination" and "professionalism", revealing that her attitude throughout the filming process was the reason for its success.
He explained: "She was so determined. I was also surprised how skinny she got. You know, she was not eating much. I felt so bad I was the only one who got fat during filming.
"I really respect her professionalism, her attitude towards the creation - she's so determined and passionate. It was intense on set but with her motivation and attitude we were on the same page."
Jack O'Connell, 24, who plays the title character also revealed how Angelina would help him and try out all of his stunts first - including a scene where he supports the weight of a heavy wooden plank above his head for hours.
He told RadioTimes.com: "She did test out all of my stunts before I had to do them. The plank - I'm not sure if that can be regarded as a stunt - but, in any case, she was under it before I turned up on set."

Andy Serkis studied world leaders before playing ape Caesar in 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'.
The 50-year-old actor played the primate leader in the science fiction movie and revealed he took inspiration for the part from real presidents and prime ministers in order to make the character more believable.
He said: "When I started playing Caesar I did quite a lot of research into chimpanzee behaviour but actually what was imperative understanding that Caesar is a human trapped in an ape's body,
"With 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' I studied world leaders and the decisions that they have to make and how they often make the wrong decisions but admitting they make the wrong decisions. All the psychological questions."
Although the movie documents friction between the homo sapiens, 'The Hobbit' star believes it represents the tension between different groups of people.
He added: "But the fact that Caesar is an ape is irrelevant because when we are making a film about these kinds of apes we are making a film about ourselves."
The star also admitted he hopes the emotional connection with the characters makes people reflect on their own behaviour.
He explained: "It's like saying all humans are the same. That's the point, these films are more about investigating ourselves. Emotionally you can relate to these characters even though they are another species. The level of reality in this is much more human because he is becoming more human from 'Rise' when he was much more ape-like."

Ben Stiller "definitely" wants Cara Delevingne to appear in 'Zoolander 2'.
Talks over the sequel to the 2001 hit comedy film have been going on since 2008 and in a new interview, Stiller has confirmed a script for the much-anticipated movie has been written - and the comedian is keen to cast the 22-year-old model-turned-actress.
Asked for an update on the project, Stiller told MTV: "There is a script, I won't deny there's a script, and there's been a reading of the script... but it hasn't yet been fully formulated."
And Stiller confirmed he "definitely would" like Delevingne - who was linked to the movie earlier this year - to feature in the film.
Meanwhile, Owen Wilson, who also appeared in the original 'Zoolander' movie and is expected to return for the sequel, has praised the quality of the script for the new film.
He said: "I have seen the script and it seems funny."
Stiller is set to direct the comedy sequel from a script which has had input from Justin Theroux, the screenwriter for films such as 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Iron Man 2'.
Will Ferrell is rumoured to be reprising his role from the original film.

A 'Beetlejuice' sequel is closer than it has ever been.
Director Tim Burton has been speaking about the possibility of making a follow-up to the 1988 hit movie and he's confirmed it's a very realistic possibility, providing Michael Keaton can be tempted back to play the starring role.
He told IGN: "There's only one Beetlejuice, and that's Michael. There is a script, and I would love to work with him again. I think there is now a better chance than ever.
"I miss that character. There's something that's cathartic and amazing about it. I think it's closer than ever."
The prospect of a 'Beetlejuice 2' movie has been increasing all the while over the last few months, with Keaton confirming he'd be happy to be involved with the project if Burton was also committed.
And even more recently, he confirmed that they were both waiting on a script before progressing with the project.
Elsewhere, Winona Ryder - who also starred in the original film - revealed that plans to make the sequel are continuing.
She said: "I'm kind of sworn to secrecy, [the sequel] sounds like it might be happening."

Justin Lin is to direct 'Star Trek 3'. The 'Fast & Furious' director has been chosen to replace Roberto Orci, who has relinquished the role but decided to stay on as a producer of the eagerly awaited film. Although there were a number of high-pro...

A group of independent cinemas in the US has offered to screen 'The Interview'.
Plans to release the comedy film starring Seth Rogen and James Franco were scrapped last week following terrorism threats relating to the film's depiction of North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un, but the Art House Convergence - a national coalition of smaller cinemas - has revealed it's willing and keen to screen the controversial movie.
Russ Collins, the group's director, said: "Circumstance has propelled 'The Interview' into a spotlight on values, both societal and artistic, and in honour of our support, we want to offer our help in a way that honors our long tradition of defending creative expression."
The movie has also received support from Congressman Brad Sherman, who said that the US government must "stand up against these attempts at intimidation".
He added: "We must help Sony Pictures, movie theater owners, and moviegoers regain the confidence to go see The Interview."
This comes shortly after Sony lawyer David Boies confirmed that the studio hopes to release the movie.
He said: "Sony only delayed [the release of the film]. Sony has been fighting to get this picture distributed. It will be distributed.
"How it's going to be distributed, I don't think anybody knows quite yet. But it's going to be distributed."