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Sorkin On Eisenberg For Social Reckoning
Sorkin says Jesse Eisenberg won't return for The Social Reckoning sequel.
In brief
Sorkin says Jesse Eisenberg won't return for The Social Reckoning sequel. Aaron Sorkin states Jesse Eisenberg won't reprise Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning sequel due to money not motivating him. Originally reported by Deadline.
Sorkin Recalls Pitching Eisenberg
Aaron Sorkin tried to persuade Jesse Eisenberg to return for The Social Reckoning sequel.
Eisenberg Denied Friend Request
As Aaron Sorkin logged back into Facebook for The Social Reckoning, his friend request to Jesse Eisenberg was denied.
Sorkin Explains Why Eisenberg Won't Return
The Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Social Network (2010) explained that it never occurred to him that Eisenberg wouldn't want to reprise his portrayal of Meta mogul Mark Zuckerberg in the sequel.
Money Not Motivating Eisenberg
Sorkin said money does not motivate Jesse Eisenberg, it's infuriating and a disincentive for him.
Eisenberg Concerned About Kids
Sorkin noted Eisenberg is very concerned about raising his kids with too much money.
Sequel Premieres Oct 9
The Social Reckoning sequel premieres Oct. 9 in theaters.
The takeaway
Aaron Sorkin states Jesse Eisenberg won't reprise Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning sequel due to money not motivating him.
