More than a decade after The Social Network defined tech-genre storytelling by documenting the formation of Facebook, now Meta, on screen, a follow-up is quietly coming together, and this time, a mixed wave of talent is reported to step into the spotlight. Rising stars like Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and a certain senior actor are supposedly in talks to join the much-anticipated installment. And while ancillary details are sparse, the casting buzz hints at a bold new direction.

What do an Oscar winner, an Oscar nominee, and an Emmy winner have in common? They are all circling roles in The Social Network follow-up.

Mikey Madison, fresh off her Oscar win for portraying a s-- worker in Anora, The Bear star Jeremy Allen White, and Jeremy Strong, recently nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in The Apprentice, are all rumored to be top choices for various roles in Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Network sequel, potentially titled The Social Network Part II. According to The Hollywood Reporter sources, no offers have been made yet, but if things work out with the trio, Madison would play Frances Haugen, the infamous Facebook whistleblower; White would play a former Wall Street Journal reporter; and Strong could either portray a Wall Street Journal editor or step into the shoes of Jesse Eisenberg.

Jesse Eisenberg notably brought Mark Zuckerberg to life in the original and earned an Oscar nomination for portraying the Meta CEO. Notably, according to one The Hollywood Reporter source, he has passed on reprising the part. Though there are no casting confirmations about The Social Network Part II as of now, the outlet's insiders divulged that the project is a top priority for Sony and things are moving fast. Meaning, it will not be long before an ensemble for the effort is officially announced. Meanwhile, limited idea concerning the upcoming iteration's plot suggests it explores how Facebook scripted its own downfall amid its meteoric rise.

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The story that started in a Harvard dorm room may be far from over, and this time the stakes are even higher.

While the acclaimed 2010 drama focused on making Facebook, the new story, per The Hollywood Reporter, will focus on how the company’s own reporting pointed out the negative effect it was having on teens and kids, how it knew it was aiding the proliferation of violence-causing misinformation, and the role it may have played in the lead-up to the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riot, linking Donald Trump, who has an unconventional accolade to his name.

While an official release date for The Social Network Part II has yet to be announced, industry buzz is palpable. With Aaron Sorkin stepping in as director, taking over from David Fincher, and a compelling new chapter in the works, anticipation is only amplifying. The rumored involvement of the aforementioned lineup of stars only adds fuel to the fire that supposes casting could play a pivotal role in shaping the sequel’s ambitious narrative.

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