Jeremy Strong argued with Aaron Sorkin in-character as Mark Zuckerberg over this one line in 'The Social Reckoning'
Aaron Sorkin knew Jeremy Strong would go Method to play Mark Zuckerberg in"The Social Reckoning," but he didn't anticipate the arguments.
Director Aaron Sorkin and actor Jeremy Strong developed an intense relationship while filming The Social Reckoning, a movie depicting Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's battle against the social media giant. Sorkin, known for working with Strong before on two other films, was amazed by how fully Strong embodied the character of Mark Zuckerberg.
Even when not on set, Strong continued to act like Zuckerberg, leading to a disagreement between the two over a specific line in the movie. This line centered around Zuckerberg's stance on free speech and fact-checking advertisements, which Strong insisted was about free speech rather than money, contradicting his character's earlier argument.
Despite the controversy, Sorkin was surprised that Strong became a staunch defender of Zuckerberg throughout the process. Sorkin stated that he wouldn't change the way Strong approached his role, even if it might make things uncomfortable for others.
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