Aaron Sorkin Confirmed to Write and Direct ‘The Social Network Part II’ at Sony Pictures
Aaron Sorkin Confirmed to Write and Direct ‘The Social Network Part II’ at Sony Pictures
The story of Facebook is far from over on the big screen, as Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin is officially developing and set to direct ‘The Social Network Part II’ for Sony Pictures. Sorkin, who earned an Oscar for his adapted screenplay of the critically acclaimed 2010 film, will now also take the director’s chair, promising a fresh, incisive look at the social media giant’s evolution.
This highly anticipated sequel will delve into the more recent history of Facebook, drawing inspiration from the explosive “The Facebook Files” series published by the Wall Street Journal in October 2021. Those articles exposed the inner workings and controversial practices of the company, which Sorkin has openly stated are “a story very much worth telling.”
Sorkin has previously hinted at his desire to revisit the narrative, particularly as public scrutiny of Facebook (now Meta) intensified. He’s expressed strong opinions on the platform’s impact, suggesting it has “been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible” to increase engagement and drive “the infinite scroll.” The new film is expected to explore this tension between growth and integrity within the company.
While Jesse Eisenberg famously portrayed Mark Zuckerberg in the original, which garnered $226 million globally and eight Academy Award nominations, casting details for the sequel have yet to be announced. The project is currently in development with a producing team that includes Todd Black, Peter Rice, Sorkin, and Stuart Besser.
With Sorkin at the helm, both writing and directing, ‘The Social Network Part II’ is poised to be a compelling and timely examination of one of the most powerful and debated forces in modern society. Fans of the original and those interested in the ongoing saga of social media’s influence will undoubtedly be watching closely for more updates on this significant cinematic undertaking.
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