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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Jesse Eisenberg will not return for the 'Social Network' sequel 'The Social Reckoning' due to personal reasons unrelated to the film's quality, with Jeremy Strong set to portray Mark Zuckerberg in the upcoming movie directed by Aaron Sorkin, which explores events 17 years after the original.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by JoBlo
Jeremy Strong is set to play a new version of Mark Zuckerberg in the upcoming film The Social Reckoning, focusing on Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, and has chosen not to contact Jesse Eisenberg, who previously portrayed Zuckerberg in The Social Network.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Aaron Sorkin is creating a follow-up to 'The Social Network' titled 'The Social Reckoning,' focusing on Facebook and its whistleblower, with a cast including Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen, set for release in October 2026.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Sony Pictures announced that Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning, will be released in early fall 2026, featuring a cast including Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Bill Burr, with the story focusing on the Facebook Files and its impact.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to 'The Social Network,' titled 'The Social Reckoning,' is set for release on October 9, 2026. The film stars Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and focuses on the story of Facebook engineer Frances Haugen, who exposes the platform's harmful effects and misinformation. The movie is described as a companion piece to the original and is expected to begin production soon.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AV Club
Bill Burr is in talks to join the cast of Aaron Sorkin's sequel to The Social Network, potentially playing an amalgamation of real-world figures, as the film explores Facebook's interactions with events like the January 6 Capitol riot. The cast is not yet finalized, but Burr's involvement adds to his recent diverse entertainment pursuits, including stand-up, Broadway, and upcoming film projects.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
A sequel to 'The Social Network' is in development, with Aaron Sorkin attached as director, and potential leads Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison being considered to portray Jeff Horwitz and Frances Haugen, respectively, focusing on Facebook's impact on teens and misinformation, though the project is not yet greenlit.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Aaron Sorkin is developing a sequel to The Social Network, potentially recasting Mark Zuckerberg with Jeremy Strong, and focusing on the Facebook Files and whistleblower stories, with no formal casting yet.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Jeremy Strong is in talks to join Aaron Sorkin's upcoming 'The Social Network Part II,' which will focus on Facebook's internal issues related to misinformation, teen impact, and the January 6th events, with potential roles including a Facebook/Meta CEO or a WSJ editor. The project is still in development, with no offers finalized yet.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Engadget
Aaron Sorkin is set to direct a sequel to The Social Network, inspired by a 2021 WSJ investigation into Facebook's harms and failures, though no production details or cast are confirmed.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Aaron Sorkin is developing and will direct a sequel to 'The Social Network' for Sony, inspired by articles on Facebook's harms, with potential return of Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg; the project follows the success of the original film, which was directed by David Fincher.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Aaron Sorkin is set to direct and write 'The Social Network Part II' at Sony, a follow-up inspired by WSJ's 'The Facebook Files,' exploring Facebook's impact on society, with no confirmed production date yet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Matthew Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in Friends, had the potential for a great dramatic career that he never fully explored. One glimpse of his dramatic abilities was seen in his guest appearances on The West Wing, where he played the role of ace lawyer Joe Quincy. Perry's portrayal showcased his talent for delivering Aaron Sorkin's verbose dialogue with a toned-down, unassuming sharpness. Despite his untimely death, it is lamentable to think about the career he could have had beyond his beloved sitcom character.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has dropped talent agency CAA and returned to WME after its co-chief of the motion pictures department, Maha Dakhil, made a critical post about Israel. Dakhil's Instagram repost referencing "genocide" in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza sparked controversy and led to her stepping away from her leadership role and resigning from CAA's internal agency board. Sorkin clarified that Dakhil is not an antisemite but stated that she is "just wrong." The move reflects the polarized social media environment surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Aaron Sorkin has left Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and returned to William Morris Endeavor (WME) following the controversy surrounding a social media post about Israel by CAA's co-head of motion pictures, Maha Dakhil. Sorkin, known for his work on "The West Wing" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7," becomes the first high-profile talent to leave CAA after Dakhil's comments. Dakhil has apologized for her mistake and temporarily stepped away from day-to-day leadership at CAA.