American playwright and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is reportedly writing the script for Lucille Ball biopic. However, it seems not everyone is happy about it since reports say that the award-winning scriptwriter is only good in writing stories with male characters.
According to E! News, although Sorkin has not finalized any words that he's writing the script, the studio is not happy with the "Few Good Men" writer taking the responsibility. Apart from that, the news stirred backlash among social media users saying that he is a 'weird fit' to write about Ball's biopic.
"Aaron Sorkin is writing a Lucille Ball biopic. He has some mansplaining to do," A twitter user named Louis Virtel wrote. There was also someone saying that if Aaron Sorkin is writing a Lucille Ball biopic, everyone already knows what will happen to the female character.
In Sorkin's Lucille Ball Biopic, Oscar winner Cate Blanchett is set to be play the lead role as the legendary actress and comedian. The said film highlights the actress' 20 years of marriage to Desi Arnaz. The biopic will be produced by Ball's two children, Lucie and Desi Arnaz Jr. under Escape Artists.
The online uproar was fueled by Sorkin being known for creating well-penned scripts for male, but not for female characters. He is acknowledged for his work for real-life figures, including Charlie Wilson (Charlie Wilson's War), Mark Zuckerberg (The Social Network) and Billy Beane (Moneyball).
"Sorkin celebrates the male mind while making women the objects of lust or scorn. The few women who do make it into Sorkin's scripts are usually in need of rescue by the men in their lives," the TIMES wrote citing that award-winning screenwriter has been recognized for his idiotic female characters.
Ball's Biopic project will be managed by Jenna Block on behalf of the Sony-based company, according to Variety. Ball and Arnaz created the hit series, "I Love Lucy" in 1951. They have one daughter born in 1951 and a son who was born in 1953. They divorced in 1960.
As far as the film is concerned, the director and other cast are not yet confirmed. Sorkin has also not commented on the issue. The 54-year-old screenwriter wrote "Steve Jobs" that is set to open on Oct. 9.
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