Jeremy Strong Eyed To Play Mark Zuckerberg In Aaron Sorkin’s THE SOCIAL NETWORK PART II
The Social Network saga isn’t over just yet, and the next chapter might have a new face for Mark Zuckerberg. Word is, Jeremy Strong is the frontrunner to play the embattled tech mogul in The Social Network Part II, a follow-up to the acclaimed 2010 film that dove into the turbulent origins of Facebook.
According to multiple sources, Strong hasn’t officially signed on, but insiders say he’s the top pick for the role. Given his Emmy-winning performance in Succession, where he played a character navigating ruthless corporate waters, it’s easy to imagine him stepping into Zuckerberg’s world of controversy and control. But, I would’ve still liked to see Jesse Eisenberg reprise the role.
This new film, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, isn’t a direct sequel but a continuation of the story. Instead of revisiting Facebook’s early years, The Social Network Part II will explore more recent events tied to the company now known as Meta.
The story is inspired by the Wall Street Journal’s 2021 exposé The Facebook Files by Jeff Horwitz, a hard-hitting series that shed light on Facebook’s internal chaos and its impact on users worldwide.
Sorkin’s decision to return to the Facebook story came after years of weighing how to tackle the next phase. With the script locked and production gaining momentum, Sorkin is teaming up with producers Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser to bring the project to life.
It was previously reported that Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison are also top choices for major roles. White would portray Horwitz, the journalist behind the Facebook Files, while Madison is being considered for the whistleblower who exposed the inner workings of the social media giant.
Back in 2010, The Social Network saw Jesse Eisenberg portray Zuckerberg in a performance that earned him an Oscar nomination. Now, with Strong potentially taking the torch, this follow-up film aims to capture a darker, more complex chapter in the tech empire’s evolution.
Source: Deadline