Aaron Sorkin on Jeremy Strong's Method Acting During The Social Reckoning
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Filmmaker Aaron Sorkin described Jeremy Strong's method acting on the set of The Social Reckoning, noting that Strong treated his co-stars as he imagines Mark Zuckerberg treats those around him, maintaining character off-camera.
- Strong, who portrays Zuckerberg in the sequel to The Social Network, did extensive preparation and avoided casual interactions on set to embody the Meta CEO authentically.
- The Social Reckoning focuses on the 2021 Facebook whistleblower leak and The Wall Street Journal's "The Facebook Files" investigation, with Strong taking over the role from Jesse Eisenberg.
- Strong revealed he contacted Zuckerberg after being cast, expressing his serious approach to portraying the tech billionaire, though he did not disclose Zuckerberg's response.
- The Social Reckoning, also featuring Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.
