Aaron Sorkin describes Jeremy Strong's method approach to portraying Mark Zuckerberg

Director Aaron Sorkin said actor Jeremy Strong kept a distance from his co-stars while filming The Social Reckoning, saying he behaved the way Strong imagines Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg treats people around him. Sorkin told the cast that Strong would not socialize with them between takes and would remain in character throughout the shoot.

Strong, known for his method-acting background, prepared extensively before arriving on set and did not use his own voice or mannerisms while filming. The actor, who replaces Jesse Eisenberg as Zuckerberg in the sequel that focuses on the 2021 Facebook whistleblower leak and related investigations, said he contacted Zuckerberg after being cast to convey his sense of responsibility. He described the role as carrying a “enormous sense of weight and responsibility” and said his job is to understand and defend the subject’s point of view.

The Social Reckoning, also featuring Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison, is scheduled for theatrical release on Oct. 9.