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Fincher's Netflix Deal Blocks 'Social Reckoning' Return
27 Sep
Summary
- David Fincher could not direct due to an exclusive Netflix deal.
- Aaron Sorkin wanted the film released sooner than Fincher could manage.
- The film details Frances Haugen's whistleblowing at Facebook.
David Fincher, who previously directed 'The Social Network,' could not return to helm 'The Social Reckoning' due to an exclusive agreement with Netflix. Director and writer Aaron Sorkin stated he had wanted Fincher for the project but acknowledged the streaming giant's contract was a barrier. Sorkin also expressed a desire for the film to be released sooner rather than later, indicating a timely relevance to current events.
The film itself is based on the 2021 Wall Street Journal series, 'The Facebook Files.' It follows Frances Haugen, a former Facebook engineer, as she embarks on a perilous journey. Haugen enlists the help of Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz to expose the social network's most closely guarded secrets through whistleblowing.
Aaron Sorkin completed the script and sent it to Fincher, who had been an early and enthusiastic supporter of the project. Fincher reportedly believed the film would not be difficult to make. The film is scheduled for release on October 9.
