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Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning,' a follow-up to 2010's 'The Social Network.' Here's everything we know.

Aaron Sorkin will tell the story of how Facebook infiltrated our daily lives in "The Social Reckoning," with Jeremy Strong playing Mark Zuckerberg.

Jeremy Strong takes on the role of Mark Zuckerberg in Sony's upcoming film "The Social Reckoning." The movie, directed by Aaron Sorkin, is a follow-up to the 2010 hit "The Social Network" and tells the story of Frances Haugen, a whistleblower who exposed Facebook's internal research and decision-making. The film is based on The Wall Street Journal's investigative series, "The Facebook Files," and was announced to be released on October 9.

Strong, known for his method acting approach, spent time listening to Zuckerberg's podcasts, reading his interviews, and even watched the CEO's speeches at tech summits to prepare for his role.

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