Jesse Eisenberg Doesn't 'Want to Be Associated' With Mark Zuckerberg
Jesse Eisenberg explains his decision to decline a role in the sequel to The Social Network, citing a desire to distance himself from Mark Zuckerberg.
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Jesse Eisenberg has turned down an offer from Aaron Sorkin to reprise his role as Mark Zuckerberg in a sequel titled The Social Reckoning. Eisenberg stated that he does not want to be associated with Zuckerberg, remarking that if Zuckerberg is the creator of the current world, he does not want to live in it.
Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Yahoo emphasizes Eisenberg's discomfort with the association. According to reports from AOL and myTalk 107.1, Eisenberg noted that passing on the role felt like he was "letting down America." Future developments depend on whether the production of The Social Reckoning proceeds with a different actor to play the Facebook founder.
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Quick answers
Why did Jesse Eisenberg decline the sequel?
He expressed discomfort and stated he does not want to be associated with Mark Zuckerberg.
Who offered Eisenberg the role?
Aaron Sorkin offered him the return for the project.
What is the name of the sequel?
The sequel is referred to as The Social Reckoning (or The Social Network 2).
Coverage (8)
- Jesse Eisenberg on Why He Doesn’t Want to Be Associated With Mark Zuckerberg The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg rejects Zuckerberg role in sequel, citing discomfort MSN · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg Shares Why He Turned Down The Social Network Sequel Yahoo News New Zealand · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg felt he was ‘letting down America’ by declining The Social Reckoning myTalk 107.1 · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg says passing on Aaron Sorkin's offer to return for 'The Social Network 2' felt like 'letting down America' AOL.com · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg on Why He Doesn’t Want to Be Associated With Mark Zuckerberg The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg Says He Doesn’t ‘Want to Be Associated’ With Mark Zuckerberg: ‘If This Guy Is the Creator of This World, I Don’t Want to Live in That World’ Yahoo · 1d ago
- Jesse Eisenberg Doesn't 'Want to Be Associated' With Mark Zuckerberg Variety · 1d ago broke it first
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