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Sorkin: Strong stayed in character as Zuckerberg, kept distance from co-stars

The Social Reckoning director says Jeremy Strong maintained isolation on set to inhabit the Facebook founder's mindset.

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What to know

  • Aaron Sorkin disclosed that Jeremy Strong deliberately isolated himself from co-stars while filming The Social Reckoning to stay in character as Mark Zuckerberg.
  • Sorkin told other actors to expect Strong to avoid socializing, not speak to them, and treat them the way he imagined Zuckerberg would—framing it as a method acting choice.
  • Reddit commenters debate whether the behavior represents genuine rudeness or a legitimate acting technique, with some defending Strong's approach as necessary for the role.

The dispute Whether Strong's isolation constitutes unprofessional behavior that should be criticized or a valid method acting technique that deserves understanding. · positions read across 6 posts and comments

many voices

Strong's isolation was a legitimate method acting choice to stay in character.

  • “If it comes out that Strong was an asshole on set, I'm all for criticizing him, but it sounds like he was just pretty introverted and quiet on set so he could stay in the right head space.”

    DBones90 · reddit ↗
some voices

This explanation doesn't justify rude behavior—other actors manage character work without isolating themselves.

  • “I'm all for making fun of assholes, but I feel like Strong is being unfairly criticized here.”

    DBones90 · reddit ↗

Jeremy StrongJeremy Strong Actor, The Social ReckoningAaron SorkinAaron Sorkin Director, The Social Reckoning

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    Sorkin reveals Strong maintained Zuckerberg isolation during filming

    Director Aaron Sorkin disclosed that Jeremy Strong deliberately kept his distance from co-stars while shooting The Social Reckoning, telling other actors not to expect him to socialize or speak to them between takes. Sorkin framed this as Strong staying in character as Mark Zuckerberg.

    “He's not going to be hanging out with you at craft service. He's not going to be yucking it up with you between takes. He's probably not going to speak to you at all. He is going to treat you the way he imagines Mark treats the people around him.”
    — Aaron Sorkin
    1. 4 outlets Jeremy Strong Went Full Zuckerberg on Social Reckoning Set

      first by The Cut, 3d ago · also Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety

      3 more headlines

    • I’m all for making fun of assholes, but I feel like Strong is being unfairly criticized here. The actual quote is: “I told all the other actors in his scenes: ‘Guys, he’s not going to be hanging out with you at craft service. He’s not going to be yucking it up with you between takes. He’s probably not going to speak to you at all. He is going to…

      DBones90r/movies3d agoview on r/movies ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 6 posts in this stretch

    • Exactly. And while I loathe Zuckerberg, his character is no Joker or Daniel Plainview in terms of direct human communication or social villainy. He was probably just trying to keep Zuck’s innate coldness going between takes.

      Your-average-scotr/movies3d agoview on r/movies ↗

    • Oh, I am quite fucking sure you, random redditor, have a far better grasp of acting, the craft and the people involved in it than fucking Robert Pattinson. Fuck all the way off.

      xSorry_Not_Sorryr/movies3d agoview on r/movies ↗
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  1. 2 outlets Channeling Mark Zuckerberg made Jeremy Strong into a jerk, unsurprisingly

    first by yahoo.com, 3d ago · also A.V. Club

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