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Aaron Sorkin Tries to Bring Jesse Eisenberg Back as Mark Zuckerberg
Originally published Jun 12, 2026
By Zack Sharf · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 12, 2026
Key points
- Aaron Sorkin is working on a sequel to 'The Social Network' titled 'The Social Reckoning'.
- Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in the original film, has declined to reprise the role.
- Eisenberg reportedly no longer wants to be associated with the character of Zuckerberg.
- Jeremy Strong has been cast as Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning'.
- The first trailer for the film has been released.
Aaron Sorkin, the writer and director of the 2010 film 'The Social Network,' is working on a follow-up titled 'The Social Reckoning.' In the new project, Sorkin has attempted to bring back Jesse Eisenberg, who originally portrayed Mark Zuckerberg in the first film. However, Eisenberg reportedly no longer wants to be associated with the role. Jeremy Strong has been cast as Zuckerberg in the new film. The first trailer for 'The Social Reckoning' has been released, marking Sorkin's return to the story of Facebook's founder.
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