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Aaron Sorkin

‘Social Network’ Star: I’m Done Defending Mark Zuckerberg

DISLIKE

Jesse Eisenberg said that as an actor his job is to “understand your character, even if the character is a villain.” But things have changed.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jan 22, 2025
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‘The West Wing’ Suddenly Relevant Again as Trump Era Fades

25 YEARS LATER

All those jokes about “The West Wing” seeming outdated and idealistic are crumbling under the weight of the Harris-Walz joy machine.

Catherine L. Hensley | Published Sep 20, 2024

Aaron Sorkin Takes Back ‘Fever Dream’ Biden Replacement Idea

NEVER MIND

The “West Wing” creator’s unconventional plan was widely panned by prominent Democrats.

Matt Wilstein, Emell Derra Adolphus | Published Jul 21, 2024

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Aaron Sorkin Is Working on Jan. 6 Movie: ‘I Blame Facebook’

‘BUY A MOVIE TICKET’

The “Social Network” scribe admitted that he’s taking on the Capitol Riots with a new film, and there may be a connection between the two projects.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Apr 26, 2024

Aaron Sorkin Ditches CAA Talent Agent Over ‘Genocide’ Post

‘JUST WRONG’

Maha Dakhil later deleted the post and apologized.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Oct 25, 2023

Aaron Sorkin Reveals He Suffered a Stroke Last Year

‘SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD’

It happened last November as he worked on a updated version of the play “Camelot.”

Brett Bachman | Published Mar 22, 2023

Amy Schumer Opens Oscars by Brutally Roasting Leo DiCaprio

DAMN

The comedian eagerly took on the role of edgiest Oscars host, mocking Leo, Aaron Sorkin, ‘Don’t Look Up,’ and more.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 27, 2022

Sorkin’s Ridiculous ‘Being the Ricardos’ Casting Defense

THE DAILY BEAST’S OBSESSED

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon | Published Dec 24, 2021

Aaron Sorkin’s Pissed at That ‘New Yorker’ Profile on Strong

‘DISTORTED PICTURE’

The filmmaker released his statement through actress Jessica Chastain, who was also miffed by the magazine’s piece on Strong.

Corbin Bolies | Published Dec 11, 2021

‘Being the Ricardos,’ You’ve Got Some ’Splaining to Do

MISSING THE MARK

Aaron Sorkin’s choice to cast a Spanish actor as the Cuban legend has been controversial from the start—and Bardem’s performance does little to rebut the naysayers.

Laura Bradley | Published Dec 10, 2021

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