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Release of film The Social Reckoning

Overview

Sony Pictures is preparing for the October 9 theatrical release of ‘The Social Reckoning’, a film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Serving as a follow-up to ‘The Social Network’, the narrative is inspired by ‘The Facebook Files’ and focuses on the 2021 whistleblower leaks involving former Facebook engineer Frances Haugen.

Jeremy Strong stars as Mark Zuckerberg, reportedly utilizing method acting techniques to portray the Meta CEO. Sorkin noted that Strong avoided social interaction on set to mimic Zuckerberg’s perceived behavior. The film also features Mikey Madison as Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as journalist Jeff Horwitz.

Sorkin took over directing duties after David Fincher was unavailable due to a Netflix agreement, citing a need for a timely release around the US midterm elections. Due to the sensitive subject matter, Sony reportedly engaged an outside law firm to vet the film’s factual accuracy.

Entities

Jeremy Strong · Mark Zuckerberg · Aaron Sorkin · Sony Pictures · Frances Haugen

Timeline

2 days ago

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Sony Pictures reveals teaser for ‘The Social Reckoning’
Sony Pictures released a teaser for ‘The Social Reckoning’, an Aaron Sorkin film starring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, inspired by the ‘Facebook Files’ leaks.
8 days ago

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Jeremy Strong used method acting for ‘The Social Reckoning’
Director Aaron Sorkin says actor Jeremy Strong used method acting to portray Mark Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Reckoning’, mimicking the CEO's perceived social behavior on set.

Sources

cinemaexpress.com · comingsoon.net · hollywoodreporter.com · independent.co.uk · moviemag.it · sollywood.com.sa · thenightly.com.au · variety.com