# Mikey Madison plays against instincts

> Mikey Madison admits she was 'playing against her instincts' while filming The Social Reckoning's whistleblower character.
- Title: Mikey Madison plays against instincts · FemaleFirst | Shortify
- Summary: Mikey Madison admits she was 'playing against her instincts' while filming The Social Reckoning's whistleblower character. Mikey Madison said she was…
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- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/social-reckonings-mikey-madison-playing-instincts-1451914.html
- Published: 2026-10-10T01:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mikey madison, the social reckoning, frances haugen, aaron sorkin, anora, academy award, entertainment, culture
## Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison, 27, plays whistleblower Frances Haugen in The Social Reckoning.

> Mikey Madison was "playing against a lot of [her] instincts" while shooting The Social Reckoning.
## Shooting challenge
Madison said she felt "playing against her instincts" due to Sorkin's pacing style.

> I feel like at times I was really playing against a lot of my instincts just because I’m not someone who rattles off like that.
## Returning home
Madison returned home to reorganize after feeling the success of Anora changed her life.

> I think that there is something to be said about returning to your space and somewhere that feels comfortable and safe for you.
## Key takeaway

Mikey Madison said she was 'playing against her instincts' while portraying Frances Haugen in The Social Reckoning.