There’s growing excitement around The Social Network Part II, especially with Succession star Jeremy Strong rumored to play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. With Aaron Sorkin returning as both writer and director, the sequel aims to explore the darker side of social media, shifting from Facebook’s origin story to its profound societal impact as Meta.
From Origins to Consequences
This new chapter moves beyond the creation of Facebook to dive into its consequences—like misinformation, mental health challenges, and political unrest. Inspired by The Facebook Files investigative series by Jeff Horwitz in The Wall Street Journal, the film will take a hard look at how the platform has shaped the modern world.
Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg?
Strong is reportedly the top choice to portray Zuckerberg—an intriguing shift from Jesse Eisenberg’s Oscar-nominated performance in the original. Known for his intense, layered roles, Strong could bring a fresh perspective to the tech mogul’s more recent chapters.
Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) and Mikey Madison (“Better Things”) are also in talks to join the film. Madison is likely to play whistleblower Frances Haugen, while White may portray journalist Jeff Horwitz. These roles are critical in telling the story of Facebook’s internal reckoning.
The sequel is still in early development, with no confirmed casting just yet. But with Sony prioritizing the project and a powerhouse production team including Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser, it’s quickly gaining momentum.
The film is expected to mirror real-world stakes, addressing the mental health crisis among teens, the viral spread of misinformation, and how platforms like Facebook shape public discourse. Comparisons are already being drawn to journalism dramas like “Spotlight” and “The Insider”—films that dig deep and leave a lasting impression.
The original Social Network became a cultural landmark, redefining how we see Silicon Valley and Zuckerberg himself. Now, with social media even more deeply embedded in our lives, the sequel has big shoes to fill—and plenty of timely material to explore.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how the new film will address the challenges of the digital age. If it delivers, “The Social Network Part II” could become just as defining for our era as the original was for the last. The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news.
