Jeremy Strong says his Mark Zuckerberg role in 'The Social Reckoning' is independent of Jesse Eisenberg’s

Jeremy Strong says his take on Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning' is separate from Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal

Jeremy Strong has addressed comparisons to Jesse Eisenberg as he prepares to play Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film The Social Reckoning.

The film serves as a companion to 2010’s The Social Network, which earned Eisenberg an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the young tech entrepreneur.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at the Academy Museum Gala, Strong described Sorkin’s new project as “one of the great scripts I’ve ever read,” adding that it “speaks to our time” and “touches the third rail of everything happening in our world.”

Despite the inevitable comparisons to Eisenberg’s performance, Strong said his approach will be entirely his own. “No, I think that has nothing to do with what I’m going to do,” he stated when asked if the previous portrayal would influence his interpretation of Zuckerberg.

Strong expressed admiration for Sorkin’s return to the subject, particularly the screenwriter’s examination of Zuckerberg’s later years as he moves beyond his early rise to prominence. “It’s a great character — fascinating, complex — and I’m approaching it with great care and empathy and objectivity,” Strong said.

The project marks Strong’s third collaboration with Sorkin, following their work on Molly’s Game in 2017 and The Trial of the Chicago 7 in 2020. Unlike The Social Network, which was directed by David Fincher, The Social Reckoning will be directed by Sorkin himself.

While Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield will not reprise their roles, the film introduces new faces, including Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as journalist Jeff Horwitz.

Together, their characters uncover internal issues within Zuckerberg’s company, continuing Sorkin’s exploration of power, technology, and accountability in the digital age.