Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White potentially taking the helm for The Social Network's follow-up flick?
Aaron Sorkin, the acclaimed writer and director of the 2010 film The Social Network, is set to return for a sequel. This new project aims to explore the tumultuous years of Facebook and its impact on the world in the decade and a half following the original film's timeline.
Unlike the original movie, which focused on the founding of Facebook and the early legal battles faced by Mark Zuckerberg, the sequel will depict the later, more complex era of Facebook/Meta. The film is reportedly inspired by investigative material such as The Facebook Files by Jeff Horowitz, a series of articles published by The Wall Street Journal.
The sequel will not focus on Mark Zuckerberg's creation of the Facebook app or his subsequent rise to fame. Instead, it will delve into Facebook's role in the proliferation of misinformation and its harmful effects on teens, as well as its transformation into a platform entrenched in political and social complexities.
Jeremy Strong is being considered to play Zuckerberg, while Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison are in discussions for new leads. The film is still in very early development and has not yet received the green light from Sony.
This approach builds on the sharp and conflicted portrayal of Facebook’s origins by expanding into the ethical and global implications that arose after the company’s explosive growth. The new film is not a prequel to the original The Social Network, but rather a continuation of the story, exploring Facebook's evolution beyond its founding years.
Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing project as it develops.
This forthcoming project, delving into the sequel of The Social Network, promises to be a captivating exploration of entertainment centered around movies-and-tv, focusing on the later years of Facebook and its evolving role in the world. The sequel intends to address complexities such as Facebook's entanglement in misinformation, teen safety, and political and social complexities, a testament to its impact on global entertainment.
