Facebook Sequel to Tackle Platform's Scandals

A sequel to the 2010 film *The Social Network*, which chronicled the founding of Facebook, is officially in development.

According to Deadline, Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin will return to write and direct the follow-up, shifting focus to Facebook's more recent controversies.

Sorkin is reportedly drawing inspiration from events detailed in the Wall Street Journal's *The Facebook Files*, a series based on leaked documents indicating the company's awareness of the societal damage amplified by its algorithms.

While Sorkin has publicly stated he believes Facebook played a role in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot, Deadline's sources clarify the sequel won't focus solely on that day. The film will also explore social media's impact on younger users and its global influence beyond the United States.

Although Sorkin has a clear narrative direction, the project remains in early stages with no casting confirmed. A key question is whether Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his role as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Sorkin has contemplated a sequel for years, and Eisenberg has previously shown enthusiasm for the idea.

"Absolutely," Eisenberg told IndieWire in 2019 when asked about returning for a potential sequel. "It's rare to land a substantial role in a major film. This was a chance to portray a complex character, the kind you usually find in stage plays or indie films, but on a massive platform. That was an incredible opportunity for me."