Aaron Sorkin Confirms The Social Network Sequel
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– Sony is developing a sequel to *The Social Network*, titled *The Social Network Part II*, following the rise of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg.
– Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the original film, will return to write and direct the sequel, though David Fincher is not involved.
– The sequel will draw inspiration from *The Facebook Files*, a *Wall Street Journal* series exposing Facebook’s societal harms.
– Sorkin previously hinted the sequel might explore Facebook’s role in fueling the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot.
– Sony sees potential in the project due to Facebook’s growing influence, prompting Sorkin to expand the sequel’s scope.
The long-awaited sequel to The Social Network is officially in development, with Aaron Sorkin returning to write and direct the follow-up to the acclaimed 2010 film. Sony Pictures has greenlit the project, which will delve into Facebook’s controversial evolution and its impact on modern society. While David Fincher isn’t currently attached to direct, Sorkin’s involvement ensures the sharp, dialogue-driven storytelling that made the original a critical and commercial success.
Unlike the first film, which drew from Ben Mezrich’s The Accidental Billionaires, the sequel will take inspiration from The Facebook Files, a revealing Wall Street Journal investigation into the platform’s role in spreading misinformation and amplifying societal divisions. Sorkin previously hinted at exploring Facebook’s influence on events like the January 6th Capitol riot, suggesting the sequel will tackle timely and contentious themes.
Though casting details and production timelines remain under wraps, the project already boasts a strong producing team, including Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser. Given Facebook’s exponential growth, and its deepening controversies, the sequel has no shortage of material to mine for drama. With Sorkin at the helm, audiences can expect a gripping, thought-provoking examination of power, technology, and accountability in the digital age.
(Source: The Verge)
