Succession star Jeremy Strong is being eyed to take over the role of Mark Zuckerberg from Jesse Eisenberg in the highly anticipated The Social Network sequel.
Following the announcement that Aaron Sorkin is working on a follow-up to the beloved 2010 film, fans have been wondering whether Eisenberg will be invited to reprise his Oscar-nominated role of Mark Zuckerberg. After all, it was the performance that pushed him into becoming a well-respected actor, and the interest from some people also hinges on whether he is returning.
Who is Replacing Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network Sequel?
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Strong is the top choice to play Mark Zuckerberg in Sorkin's The Social Network sequel.
While no formal offers have been made yet for the actor, he is currently being eyed as the project is being developed. If he ends up signing on, Strong will be replacing Eisenberg in the role of the Meta/Facebook CEO.
Eisenberg, who received an Oscar nomination for playing Zuckerberg in the first film, has passed on the opportunity to reprise the role. It is unknown yet whether it is a final decision or a negotiating tactic.
As everyone already expected, the role of Mark Zuckerberg is expected to be a key part in the film. For now, fans should wait for news and updates regarding the development of the project in the coming months, since it has not yet been given the green light.
What to Expect in The Social Network Sequel
The sequel to The Social Network will examine the negative effects of Facebook on society today and how widespread misinformation may have contributed to several significant events, including the January 6, 2021, coup attempt.
The film will be based on Jeff Horowitz's article "The Facebook Files" in The Wall Street Journal. Sorkin, who won an Oscar for writing the first film, is set to return as both the writer and director of the project.
Oscar winner Mikey Madison and The Bear star Jeremy Allen White are also being eyed for key roles in the film. Madison might potentially play Frances Haugen, a data engineer-turned-whistleblower, while White is being eyed for Horowitz, the journalist who broke the "Facebook Files."
No release date has been set yet for the film, and it is unknown when production will begin.
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