Jeremy Strong Reveals How He Prepared to Play Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning
Jeremy Strong studied Mark Zuckerberg’s interviews, speeches and congressional hearings to prepare for his role in Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning. The film explores Facebook’s controversies and the consequences of its growing influence.
Jeremy Strong undertook extensive research to portray Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning, studying the Meta founder’s public appearances, interviews, speeches and congressional hearings.
In a statement, Strong said he examined material documenting Zuckerberg’s evolution between 2010 and 2020. His research included media profiles, technology conferences, public speeches and books about Zuckerberg and the technology industry.
Directed by Aaron Sorkin, The Social Reckoning revisits controversies surrounding Facebook, including foreign interference in the 2016 US election and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. These events intensified scrutiny of the platform’s handling of user data and its influence on public discourse.
Understanding Zuckerberg’s challenges
Strong focused on the pressures Zuckerberg faced while leading a company whose decisions affected millions of people. He described the character as an embattled chief executive dealing with investigations, public criticism and complex decisions.
The actor also explored the contrast between Facebook’s mission to connect people and the unintended consequences of its influence. He said his goal was to understand Zuckerberg’s motivations, guiding principles and the dilemmas he faced.
Reuniting with Aaron Sorkin
The Social Reckoning marks Strong’s third film collaboration with Sorkin. The actor praised the filmmaker’s writing and described their professional relationship as one built on trust and creative understanding.
The film arrived in Indian cinemas on October 9, 2026.
