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'I didn't set out to betray them': Michael Fassbender reveals he's concerned about how Steve Jobs' family will react to his portrayal of the Apple founder

Published: 05:52 EST, 19 October 2015 | Updated: 06:40 EST, 19 October 2015

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His portrayal of the dynamic and enigmatic Apple founder has gained rave reviews.

But at the London premiere of Steve Jobs, on Sunday night, the movie's star Michael Fassbender revealed that he 'hesitated' when taking on the role due to the Jobs family's objections to the film.

Talking at the BFI London Film Festival's closing night gala, the actor, 38, said that he tried to respect the family's concerns in his portrayal of the Apple boss, and that he 'did not set out to betray them'.

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Concerned about his character: At the London premiere of Steve Jobs, the movie's star Michael Fassbender revealed that he 'hesitated' when taking on the role due to the Jobs family's objections to the film

'By no means did I set out to betray them': Talking at the BFI London Film Festival's closing night gala on Sunday, the actor, 38, said that he tried to respect the family's concerns in his portrayal of Jobs

It was reported earlier this month, following the movie's world premiere at the New York Film Festival, that Lauren Powell - Jobs' widow - had tried to block Danny Boyle's film.

Talking to the Independent about taking on the role of the Apple founder, the actor said he was concerned about how the family would view the film - especially his portrayal of the tech genius.

'It did make me hesitate,' he said of his concern over the family's possible reaction. 'I was worried about how their late father, husband and friend would be portrayed and that weighed on my conscience.'

'There was a responsibility, for sure. But I have to get on with my job.'

'I was worried about how their late father, husband and friend would be portrayed and that weighed on my conscience': Talking about his role, the Macbeth star said he was concerned about how the family would react

However he was quick to point out that while many have labelled the film a biopic, Steve Jobs is actually a dramatization of the Apple founder's life and not a purely factual telling.

But he did explain that he had taken great care with his portrayal of Jobs, and that he hoped the Apple founder's family would see that if they watched the film.

'I approached it with utmost respect for Jobs and his family and by no means did I set out to betray them. If they do see it, I hope they are not hurt by it because that's not my intention [sic].'

Trouble already? It was reported earlier this month, following the the movie's world premiere at the New York Film Festival, that Lauren Powell - Jobs' widow - had tried to block the film directed by Danny Boyle (left)

Not a biopic: However Michael was quick to point out that while many have labelled the film a biopic, Steve Jobs is actually a dramatization

The film, which also star Kate Winslet and Seth Rogan charts the highs and lows of the tech-wizards life; ranging from his refusal to accept his first-born daughter through to his firing from Apple.

The project had a tumultuous birth with various actors, directors and writers considered before the final line-up was decided - including Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale for Fassbender's role.

Oscar-winner Kate plays Joanna Hoffman, Apple's original head of Macintosh marketing Joanna Hoffman - Jobs' right-hand woman during the early days of he tech company.

A stellar cast: While the film has had a tumultuous birth, it features a stellar cast, including: Michael Stuhlbarg, Jeff Daniels, Katherine Waterston, Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet

Playing their parts: The film, which also star Kate Winslet and Seth Rogan charts the highs and lows of the tech-wizards life; ranging from his refusal to accept his first-born daughter through to his firing from Apple

Not so dumb: Dumb And Dumber star Jeff Daniels plays legendary business man John Sculley, who Jobs famously won over with a speech that saw Sculley leave Pepsi cola

While Dumb And Dumber star Jeff Daniels plays legendary business man John Sculley, who Jobs famously won over with a speech that saw Sculley leave Pepsi cola.

Seth Rogan also plays a supporting roll as Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, while Inerrant Vice's Katherine Waterston takes on the harrowing mantle of Job's long-suffering first love Chrisann Brennan.

While Boyle's star-studded film promises to be one of the most-talked about cinema events this year, the film (already released in the US) won't reach UK cinemas until November 13.

An iconic movie already? While Boyle's star-studded film promises to be one of the most talked about cinema events this year, the film (already released in the US) won't reach UK cinemas until November 13