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Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg.
RECKON WITH THIS

Why Trump’s New Buddy Will Despise ‘Social Network’ Sequel

Aaron Sorkin returns to once again censure Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook with “The Social Reckoning.”

Nick Schager

Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov
END TIMES

Trumpy Billionaire Tried to Kill This Movie—Now We Know Why

“Artificial” is a scary portrait of the origins of A.I.—and the man who helped build it.

Nick Schager

Aaron Sorkin, Allison Janney, and Bradley Whitford attend the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018, in Hollywood, California.
WHAT'S NEXT?

‘West Wing’ Creator, 65, Steals Show With Shocking Tan

Fans wondered if the Oscar-winning screenwriter had fallen asleep at the pool.

Roosa Rahkonen

Mark Zuckerberg and Jeremy Strong
METHOD TO THE MADNESS

‘Succession’ Star Approached ‘Reviled’ Figure With ‘Respect’

Jeremy Strong reached out to Mark Zuckerberg ahead of his portrayal of him in “The Social Reckoning.”

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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SOCIAL RECKONING

Sorkin Reveals Why ‘Social Network’ Star Turned Down Sequel

Sorkin said he spent three days trying to convince Jesse Eisenberg to return to play Mark Zuckerberg.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Mark Zuckerberg and Jeremy Strong
ZUCK 2.0

Emmy Winner’s Shockingly Good Zuckerberg Impression Revealed

Jeremy Strong takes over the role that earned Jesse Eisenberg his first Oscar nomination.

Owen Mason-Hill

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Jeremy Strong, Mark Zuckerberg, Jesse Eisenberg
FACE/OFF

‘Succession’ Star Tapped to Be New Mark Zuckerberg in Sequel

The news is an early indication that Eisenberg may not want to return to the role that earned him his first Oscar nomination.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Justin Timberlake (L), Aaron Sorkin (C), and Jessie Eisenberg (R)
PART II

‘The Social Network’ Sequel in Development—15 Years Later

Aaron Sorkin, who won an Oscar for the 2010 film, is set to write and direct.

Paulina Rodriguez

Joe Biden in vintage television photo illustration
WINGNUT WATCH

Biden Health Lies Will Play Out Like TV’s ‘West Wing’

The Democratic Party’s presidential prospects can learn from the classic drama.

David Gardner

Eisenberg and Zuckerberg
DISLIKE

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

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

A photo illustration of the cast from The West Wing.
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25 YEARS LATER

‘The West Wing’ Suddenly Relevant Again as Trump Era Fades

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

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