Michael Fassbender was playing the hero in 'Assassin's Creed' when he nabbed a SAG Award nomination

Suffice to sayMichael Fassbenderwasnt in a Silicon Valley state of mind.

It is always very special when you get a nomination through your peers.

So Im very happy.

Credit: Francois Duhamel

But theSlumdog Millionairedirector remained convinced Fassbender was the man for the, ahem, job.

I remember thinking there was something very uncompromising about Michael, Boyle tells EW.

That is really Jobs-ian.

Watch this space for anAssassins CreedFirst Look inEntertainment Weeklylater this month.