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Leonardo DiCaprio will play Nolan Bushnell in his latest biopic, according to Variety. I know what you're thinking: Isn't there already a biopic about Bushnell? I mean, he's such a household name, you'd think there'd already be a half-dozen movies about him.
I kid, of course. Nolan Bushnell, for those who don't know, is not some sibling trying to ride the fame of Sex and the City writer Candace Bushnell. In fact, he's no relation. He's actually the man who created Atari long, long ago (1972, to be exact). That means he's been around longer and his products are probably just as famous as that other Bushnell's.
By the way, am I the only person who thought that Atari no longer existed? I haven't seen anything about it, other than nostalgia, since childhood. Apparently, it's part of a larger company, but it's still kicking.
How many biopics does this make for the young-looking DiCaprio, then? A quick glance at his filmography reveals Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, and the upcoming Roosevelt film, in addition to this latest one. But Defamer reveals even more about his biographical obsession.
I wonder if DiCaprio will prepare for his portrayal of Bushnell by playing endless hours of Frogger and Asteroids (old-school-style, though, of course, with none of the new, high-tech graphics or colors). Only time will tell.
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