Sorkin Reveals Eisenberg Passed on Reprising Zuckerberg for Social Reckoning
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Aaron Sorkin says he spent three days trying to convince Jesse Eisenberg to reprise Mark Zuckerberg for The Social Reckoning, but Eisenberg declined to avoid being conflated with Zuckerberg due to his issues with the real-life figure; Jeremy Strong later took over the role, and Eisenberg reportedly began talking like Zuckerberg on his first day of filming as the project moves forward, with The Social Reckoning set for release Oct. 9.
- Aaron Sorkin on Why Jesse Eisenberg Didn’t Return as Mark Zuckerberg for ‘Social Reckoning’: “Has His Problems With the Guy” The Hollywood Reporter
- 'Social Reckoning' Trailer Mocked, Emily Blunt Saves 'Disclosure Day' The Hollywood Reporter
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- Jesse Eisenberg Turned Down 'The Social Reckoning', Tired Of Zuckerberg Deadline
- Aaron Sorkin Reveals Why ‘Social Network’ Star Turned Down Sequel The Daily Beast
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