Initially, Bloom was hired to help host the games run by her businessman boss, but when he tried to reduce her payday she struck out on her own. Sorkin, of course, is known for creating “The West Wing,” as well as screenplays for “A Few Good Men,” “The Social Network,” “Moneyball,” “Jobs” –all complicated, talky works. Taking a year off before law school, she got a job that eventually led to her running high-stakes poker games that attracted Hollywood celebrities and high-rollers. “Molly’s Game,” opening in limited release on Christmas Day, tells the true story of Molly Bloom (Chastain), who had been a world-class skier until an injury derailed her career. on a Sunday morning, but it also gave them a chance to discuss a changing Hollywood. The two were not only happy to talk about the film at 9 a.m. “It was fascinating seeing Aaron direct his own words,” adds her co-star Idris Elba, sitting across from Chastain in a Beverly Hills hotel suite. “Sadly, a lot of great filmmakers I’ve wanted to work with have never made a film with a female lead.” “Aaron could have told a story about anything, and he decided to focus on a female protagonist,” says the actress who stars as the title character in the film.

So she was “blown away” when she heard he was making his directorial debut with “Molly’s Game.” Jessica Chastain says working with Aaron Sorkin has always been a goal for her.

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