Eisenberg turned down Sorkin's offer to reprise Zuckerberg, opening the role to Jeremy Strong

Jesse Eisenberg declined Aaron Sorkin's offer to reprise his Oscar-nominated Mark Zuckerberg role in 'The Social Reckoning,' telling Sorkin he no longer "wants to be associated" with the Facebook co-founder, per Variety (12 August 2026). Jeremy Strong pitched himself to Sorkin at an Oscars party and landed the part. Sony released the first trailer in June.