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Jeremy Strong: Inside Method Acting as Zuckerberg
12 Aug
Summary
- Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning.'
- He reached out to Zuckerberg before filming began.
- Strong adopted a Polish accent for another role during filming.
Jeremy Strong is stepping into the role of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for Aaron Sorkin's new film, 'The Social Reckoning.' This follows Jesse Eisenberg's Oscar-nominated portrayal in 'The Social Network.'
Strong reached out to Zuckerberg directly to express his serious and respectful approach to the role, even emailing the CEO. He immersed himself in Zuckerberg's public life, watching testimony footage and reviewing his social media posts to understand his evolution into a 'wartime CEO.'
The film's trailer has already sparked divided opinions, with predictions ranging from Oscar nominations to Razzie awards, a dichotomy Strong finds encouraging. He believes such strong reactions validate his commitment to the challenging role.
Further highlighting his dedication, Strong spoke exclusively in a Polish accent for his role as a Nazi hunter in 'The Boys from Brazil' during the production period of 'The Social Reckoning.' This intense method acting approach has been a hallmark of his career.
