Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Jeremy Strong Emailed Mark Zuckerberg Before Playing Him
Jeremy Strong is an actor playing Mark Zuckerberg in a new movie.
Before starting the role, Strong emailed Zuckerberg.
He wanted Zuckerberg to know that he was taking the part seriously.
Strong said he wanted to understand Zuckerberg instead of only criticizing him.
Zuckerberg answered the email, but Strong has not shared what he said.
The movie is called The Social Reckoning.
It follows Frances Haugen and a Wall Street Journal reporter as they uncover secrets about Facebook.
Sony Pictures Entertainment India plans to release the film in theaters on October 9.
Jeremy Strong emailed Mark Zuckerberg before portraying him in The Social Reckoning.
Strong said he wanted to approach the role with respect, accuracy and a sense of responsibility.
He said an actor should understand and defend Zuckerberg’s point of view rather than simply condemn him.
Zuckerberg replied, but Strong did not disclose the contents of their correspondence.
The film follows Frances Haugen’s disclosures and is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.
- Who
- Actor Jeremy Strong emailed Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg before playing him; the film also stars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.
- What
- Strong contacted Zuckerberg about his approach to portraying him in The Social Reckoning.
- When
- Strong sent the email before beginning work on the film; the movie is scheduled for release on October 9.
- Where
- The Social Reckoning will be released in theaters by Sony Pictures Entertainment India.
- Why
- Strong said he wanted to treat the role, its accuracy and Zuckerberg’s point of view with respect.
- Film
- The Social Reckoning
- Director
- Aaron Sorkin
- Jeremy Strong’s role
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Zuckerberg’s response
- He replied to Strong’s email, but the correspondence was not disclosed.
- Story basis
- The Wall Street Journal’s 2021 investigative series, The Facebook Files
- Other central characters
- Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz
- Release date
- October 9