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Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’: First Reactions

The standalone sequel to 'The Social Network' hits theaters on Oct. 9.

The Hollywood Reporter•Abid Rahman6 Oct

‘The Social Reckoning’ First Reactions: A ‘Solid Sequel,’ ‘Good, Just Not Great Film’ and a ‘Harsh Assessment of Zuckerberg’

Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning” has been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the follow-up to “The Social Network” a “solid sequel,” “a harsh assessment of [Mark] Zuckerberg” and “a scathing indictment of the current…

Variety•Zack Sharf5 Oct

Aaron Sorkin on Why Mark Zuckerberg Isn’t a Villain in ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Despite That “He’s Making Bad Decisions That Are Hurting Us”

Sorkin joined stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong at the NYC premiere of his 'Social Network' follow-up on Sunday.

The Hollywood Reporter•Kirsten Chuba5 Oct

How Jeremy Strong, Jesse Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg Portrayals Differ

Aaron Sorkin believes there’s a new face of Facebook. The director of The Social Reckoning shared how Jeremy Strong added to the character of Mark Zuckerberg after taking over for Jesse...

E! Online•Olivia Evans5 Oct

10/4: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Why holding grudges can be unhealthy; Aaron Sorkin on "The Social Reckoning"; Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter; Michael Lewis, author of "Blockers"; detecting deepfakes; and Ken Kesey's "Merry…

CBS News4 Oct

Jeremy Strong Says He Cares What Mark Zuckerberg Thinks About ‘The Social Reckoning’

There were times Jeremy Strong actually sent emails to Aaron Sorkin as if he were Mark Zuckerberg himself.

Deadline•Lynette Rice3 Oct

• neutral toward Mark Zuckerberg · 98%

Aaron Sorkin Says “It Never Occurred To Me” That Jesse Eisenberg Wouldn’t Want To Return For ‘The Social Reckoning’

As Aaron Sorkin logged back into Facebook for The Social Reckoning, his friend request to Jesse Eisenberg was denied.

Deadline•Glenn Garner3 Oct

• favorable toward Aaron Sorkin · 88%

Aaron Sorkin Says It ‘Never Occurred’ to Him That Jesse Eisenberg Wouldn’t Play Mark Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Claims the Paycheck Was a ‘Disincentive’

Before Jesse Eisenberg declined to step back into the world of Facebook as Mark Zuckerberg for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” the director admitted “it never occurred” to him that the actor wouldn’t be on board with his 2026 follow-up to…

Variety•Payton Turkeltaub3 Oct

• neutral toward Mark Zuckerberg · 99%

‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadway: Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford and Team Behind Revival on Why It’s ’So Fucking Relevant’ in Trump Era

Aaron Sorkin never truly feels his scripts are finished. “They’re just confiscated,” he says. “There comes a time when someone says, ‘Pencils down.’” So when director Michael Arden proposed the first Broadway revival of “A Few Good Men,” Sorkin saw…

Variety•William Earl2 Oct

• neutral toward Bradley Whitford · 98%

Aaron Sorkin Clarifies He “Was Never Asked” To Omit Trump From ‘The Social Reckoning’ But Film Is “Not A Red-Blue Thing”

Although Facebook has played a big role in recent U.S. politics, Aaron Sorkin didn’t want to make The Social Reckoning a political statement.

Deadline•Glenn Garner2 Oct

‘The Social Reckoning’ Soundtrack Features New Music From Composer Alexandre Desplat

“The Social Reckoning” soundtrack, featuring music by composer Alexandre Desplat, is set to be released on Oct. 9. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong.

Variety•Jazztangcay1 Oct

Aaron Sorkin Made a Movie About Her. She Just Hopes Mark Zuckerberg Watches.

Frances Haugen, whose memoir 'The Power of One' was adapted into 'The Social Reckoning,' tells THR about giving the rights to the prolific director and the one thing in the film that made her cringe.

The Hollywood Reporter•Seija Rankin1 Oct

• favorable toward Aaron Sorkin · 91%

Bradley Whitford on Bringing Back ‘The West Wing’ as a ‘Limited Series’

Bradley Whitford is ready to return to the White House. The actor tells me that it may be time to bring back “The West Wing” as a “limited series of some kind.” Series creator Aaron Sorkin has had fans chomping at the bit ever since he told Variety’s…

Variety•Marcmalkin30 Sept

• neutral toward Bradley Whitford · 98%

Aaron Sorkin's New Tan Steals the Show at 'The Social Reckoning' Premiere

Aaron Sorkin showed off what was either an incredibly deep tan or a catastrophic sunburn while he was at a movie premiere ... and you've got to see the pics! Attending a gala screening of "The Social Reckoning" -- which he penned and directed -- in…

TMZ•TMZ Staff30 Sept

Bradley Whitford on Reuniting With Aaron Sorkin on Broadway and Getting a Star on the Walk of Fame: ‘Feels Like a Time Machine’

For Bradley Whitford, being back on Broadway in “A Few Good Men” and reuniting with writer Aaron Sorkin, feels like “a time machine.” When Whitford was cast in the original 1989 Broadway production of “A Few Good Men,” little did he know a friendship…

Variety•Carolehorst30 Sept

• favorable toward Aaron Sorkin · 77%

Aaron Sorkin Says ‘Social Reckoning’ Reshoots Had Nothing to Do With Trailer Backlash, Explains Why Trump Isn’t Named: It’s ‘Not a Red-Blue Thing’

Ahead of the release of “The Social Reckoning” on Oct. 9, director Aaron Sorkin is telling all on the film’s much-discussed reshoots, limited test screenings and why Trump is never named explicitly, despite the January 6 riot playing a part in the…

Variety•Payton Turkeltaub30 Sept

• neutral toward Aaron Sorkin · 98%

Rachel Zegler, Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford, Diego Rodriguez Announced as Speakers at Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast

Variety has announced programming for its annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, presented by City National Bank. The program, on Oct. 5 in New York City, will feature Rachel Zegler, Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford and Diego Rodriguez.

Variety•Wcinkala23 Sept

Jeremy Strong Treated His ‘Social Reckoning’ Co-Stars “the Way He Imagines” Mark Zuckerberg Treats People, Aaron Sorkin Says

The actor portrays the Meta CEO in the upcoming follow-up to 2010's 'The Social Network.'

The Hollywood Reporter•Carly Thomas20 Sept

Aaron Sorkin Says Jeremy Strong Treated ‘Social Reckoning’ Co-Stars “The Way He Imagines Mark Zuckerberg Treats People”

As Jeremy Strong delivers his portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, Aaron Sorkin has shed some light on the method actor’s process for this role.

Deadline•Glenn Garner20 Sept

Aaron Sorkin Says Jeremy Strong Treated His Co-Stars ‘The Way He Imagines’ Mark Zuckerberg Treats People While Shooting ‘The Social Reckoning’

Director Aaron Sorkin told The New York Times in the latest edition of The Interview that his “Social Reckoning” star Jeremy Strong, a known method actor, was treating his co-stars “the way he imagines” Mark Zuckerberg would treat them during…

Variety•Jack Dunn20 Sept