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Aaron Sorkin‘s Next Facebook Chapter Eyes Potential Stars
Sources close to the project indicate that Aaron Sorkin is eyeing specific actors for his upcoming film exploring further developments in the Facebook narrative. While no formal offers have been extended,it’s understood these are Sorkin’s preferred choices to lead the movie once contractual agreements are finalized. Sony Pictures, the film’s distributor, declined to comment on the matter.
The development of this follow-up film was first reported by Deadline in June. sorkin is set to both direct and write the screenplay, having spent years refining his approach to this next installment of the Facebook story. The project is currently in development wiht Todd Black, Peter Rice, Sorkin, and Stuart Besser attached as producers.
This new film is not a direct continuation of the original but rather a subsequent exploration of the company’s evolution. It will delve into the period following the events depicted in the 2010 movie, which chronicled the nascent stages of what would become the world’s dominant social media platform.
Sorkin’s screenplay for the new movie is reportedly based on “The Facebook Files,” an impactful series of articles published by The Wall Street Journal in October 2021. Authored by Jeff Horowitz, these articles exposed the internal operations and various detrimental impacts of Facebook. The intention is for actor miles Teller to portray horowitz and for actress Cailee Spaeny to play the whistleblower who provided information for the series.
Since the announcement of this sequel’s progression, industry professionals have actively sought opportunities to connect with Sorkin, recognizing the significant career impact the original film had on it’s ensemble cast. The role of Mark Zuckerberg remains undecided, with it currently unclear how prominent Meta‘s CEO will be in the film or if Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his portrayal. Eisenberg received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the first film, but his involvement in the sequel is still uncertain.
Released in 2010 by Sony Pictures and adapted from Ben Mezrich’s book “The Accidental Millionaires,” “The social Network” achieved considerable success with both audiences and critics, grossing $226 million worldwide. The film garnered eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and secured three wins, including Sorkin’s award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Sorkin has publicly expressed his desire to create a follow-up to “The Social Network” on multiple occasions but struggled to identify a compelling narrative direction. Following the events of January 6, 2021, which involved the attack on the U.S. Capitol, Sorkin found renewed inspiration, stating in a previous interview that he believed Facebook played a role in those events. Sources emphasize that the new film will not be centered on “January 6” but will instead focus on the 2020 election, Facebook’s influence on young people, its connection to violence, and its impact on countries outside the United States.
For Spaeny, this role would represent her first major studio project since winning an Oscar for her breakout performance in the Neon film Anora. Teller is also anticipated to be a contender for an award this fall, as he is slated to portray rock legend Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere from 20th Century Studios.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
