Jeremy Strong May Replace Eisenberg in Explosive Social Network Sequel
Okay, so here’s what’s buzzing in Hollywood right now: there’s a sequel to The Social Network in the works—yes, the 2010 Oscar-winning film about the founding of Facebook—and Jeremy Strong, of Succession fame, is reportedly circling the role of none other than Mark Zuckerberg.
Now before you think this is just a reboot or a nostalgic cash grab, it’s not that at all. Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the original film and won an Academy Award for it, is back on board—but this time, he’s also directing. The new project isn’t just a continuation of Facebook’s origin story. It dives deep into the dark consequences of the platform we’ve all used, loved, hated, and been addicted to for years.
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This next chapter is inspired by The Facebook Files , a series of investigative articles published by The Wall Street Journal in 2021. Those articles exposed how Facebook—now Meta—knew about the harm its algorithms were causing. We’re talking about teen mental health issues, the unchecked spread of misinformation, and even the company’s potential role in enabling the events of January 6th. This isn't just drama for the sake of drama; it’s based on real, documented internal reports and whistleblower leaks.
Speaking of whistleblowers, Mikey Madison is in talks to play Frances Haugen, the data engineer who bravely went public with those internal documents. Jeremy Allen White is also being considered to play Jeff Horwitz, the reporter who broke the story. These are serious roles tackling serious material, and casting is still in the works—nothing has been finalized yet.
Now here’s the big twist: Jesse Eisenberg, who originally played Zuckerberg and was even nominated for an Oscar for it, has reportedly passed on returning—at least for now. So that opens the door for Jeremy Strong, known for his emotionally intense performances, to possibly take on the role. Imagine the guy who played Kendall Roy stepping into the skin of Zuckerberg during Facebook’s most turbulent era. That could be explosive.
The vibe of the new movie is said to be similar to films like The Insider or Spotlight —gritty, investigative, and driven by moral urgency rather than just flashy tech tropes. Sony is producing it, and the project is being treated as a top priority, even though it’s still in the development phase.
So, while it’s not quite official yet, all signs point to The Social Network Part II being one of the most talked-about films in the coming year—and possibly a major awards contender. Stay tuned, because this is one sequel that might just surpass the original.
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