Aaron Sorkin Plans Social Network Sequel Featuring Jeremy Strong

Aaron Sorkin is set to write and direct a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film The Social Network, focusing on Facebook's more recent controversies and inspired by The Facebook Files investigative series. Jeremy Strong, known for his role as Kendall Roy in HBO's Succession, is the top contender to portray Facebook and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, replacing Jesse Eisenberg who starred in the original but has declined to return. Alongside Strong, actors Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison are also being considered for leading roles, though their characters remain undisclosed. Sorkin plans to explore Facebook's role in divisive events such as the January 6 Capitol attack, reflecting his long-standing interest in Facebook's complex influence. While David Fincher directed the original film, Sorkin will take the helm for this sequel, marking his return to directing after several acclaimed projects. Fans express mixed feelings about the absence of Eisenberg and Fincher, but anticipation builds around Sorkin’s new vision and casting choices.