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Jeremy Strong emailed Mark Zuckerberg before playing him in film
Actor Jeremy Strong has revealed that he emailed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg before portraying him in the upcoming film The Social Reckoning. The Times of India and Hindustan Times report that Strong…
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Actor Jeremy Strong has revealed that he emailed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg before portraying him in the upcoming film The Social Reckoning. The Times of India and Hindustan Times report that Strong wrote to Zuckerberg before filming began, stating he took the role seriously and would approach it with respect. The Meta CEO replied, but Strong has not disclosed the contents of the email.
The Social Reckoning, written by Aaron Sorkin, is a companion piece to The Social Network and follows the Facebook Files investigation and whistleblower Frances Haugen. Strong said his job was to 'understand and defend' Zuckerberg's point of view, not to condemn him. The film is scheduled for release on October 9.
The Indian Opinion
The coverage of Jeremy Strong's method-heavy preparation, emailing Zuckerberg, staying in character, plays into a tired narrative: that an actor's deference to a powerful figure is somehow brave or respectful. Zuckerberg runs a platform that has faced global scrutiny over misinformation and user harm. Strong is an actor doing research, not a diplomat. The real test is whether the film grapples honestly with the damage Facebook has caused, or lets its subject off the hook.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
