Andrew Garfield has confirmed he will not be part of The Social Reckoning, the upcoming sequel to The Social Network.
More than a decade after the original film’s release in 2010, Sony and writer-director Aaron Sorkin are moving forward with a follow-up that focuses on Facebook’s later controversies.
The first film, directed by David Fincher, earned $224.9 million worldwide and received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Garfield portrayed Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin alongside Jesse Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg. His performance remains one of the standout elements of the film.
In a recent interview with IndieWire, Garfield addressed speculation about his potential return. Asked if he would reprise his role as Saverin, the 42-year-old actor responded: “No, no. Eduardo is in Singapore having a good time.” Garfield added that while he won’t appear in the movie, he is still eager to see what Sorkin does with the new story.
Unlike the original, The Social Reckoning will not feature the same cast. Jeremy Strong has been tapped to play Zuckerberg, with the narrative shifting focus to whistleblower Frances Haugen, portrayed by Mikey Madison, and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horowitz, played by Jeremy Allen White. The film will center on the 2021 “Facebook Files,” which exposed internal company documents and raised questions about the platform’s global impact.
Set for release on October 9, 2026, The Social Reckoning aims to provide a modern exploration of Facebook’s influence, with fresh characters and perspectives replacing the original ensemble.
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