Jeremy Strong's commitment to method acting was evident during the filming of his latest role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Reckoning," director Aaron Sorkin has revealed. Strong, who plays the Meta CEO in Sorkin's forthcoming film, reportedly did not speak in his own voice or walk as himself on set.
Sorkin informed other actors that Strong would remain in character, treating them as he imagined Zuckerberg would. Strong's preparation for the role included studying extensive footage of Zuckerberg, watching his appearances before Congress, and creating a Facebook account to read his posts.
Strong also contacted Zuckerberg directly via email, stating he took the responsibility seriously and approached it with respect. While Zuckerberg responded, Strong has not disclosed the content of the reply.
During filming, Strong was said to be "constantly defending Mark" to Sorkin, even writing to him late at night. Sorkin noted that Strong only used his own voice on set after his final shot was complete, stating he would have defended Jeff Horwitz if he had played that role.
The film, a follow-up to 2010's "The Social Network," focuses on the legal repercussions after former Facebook employee Frances Haugen leaked internal documents. "The Social Reckoning," which also features Mikey Madison as Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Horwitz, is scheduled for cinema release on October 9.