'The Social Reckoning' trailer: Jeremy Strong plays Zuckerberg with charisma
What's the story
Aaron Sorkin has finally unveiled the first trailer for his much-anticipated sequel, The Social Reckoning. The film was presented at CinemaCon on Monday. It stars Mikey Madison (Anora), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), Bill Burr (Old Dads), and Jeremy Strong (Succession). Sony Pictures executive Sanford Panitch described the sequel as a "thriller" that tells a David v/s Goliath story around Mark Zuckerberg's reign.
Trailer insights
Trailer shows Facebook's role in spreading misinformation
The Social Reckoning takes place nearly 20 years after Zuckerberg created Facebook. The story follows young engineer Frances Haugen (Madison) who teams up with WSJ reporter Jeff Horwitz (White) to expose the company's secrets. In the trailer, Haugen reveals that Facebook's leadership was aware of the platform's negative impact on teenagers and its role in spreading misinformation that led to political violence. Strong plays Zuckerberg, while Burr portrays a top advisor who holds him accountable for spreading harmful information.
Director's perspective
Sorkin on why he made the film
Strong is debuting the tech billionaire with a "clipped reddish haircut and subtle accent." Sorkin, who is also producing the film with Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser, spoke about his vision for The Social Reckoning. He said at CinemaCon, "There isn't a life that Facebook's algorithm hasn't touched, and that influence has shaped everything. So it's time to say more." The film will be released on October 9 and is already being hailed as an awards contender.