Some major motion pictures, no matter how beloved, have the tendency to fade into the background. That’s not the case with The Social Network, as the historical drama based on Facebook’s origin story is just as relevant on the 2025 movie schedule as it was in 2010.
For years, writer Aaron Sorkin’s hopes for a Social Network 2 have stood as one of the greatest “What if?” scenarios in the movie business. And now that wish sounds like it’s about to be granted, but with a huge change in the starting lineup.
Almost 15 Years Later, The Social Network 2 Is Finally Happening
Deadline. Breaking along with that news were some details on the source material that The West Wing creator is adapting this time around:
David Fincher. Which is both exciting, but also concerning when it comes to this movie’s development.
The deal for The Social Network’s sequel has Aaron Sorkin doubling as writer and director. With this being his first film since 2021’s Being the Ricardos, the hire is one of necessity thanks to another hotly-anticipated sequel.
David Fincher’s Absence From The Social Network Part II Is Concerning, But Expected
As noted in Sorkin’s 2021 ReelBlend interview, his first choice for the directing post was, naturally, David Fincher. However this project looks like it’s on greased rails at this point, as it seems that Fincher’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel, part of his current relationship with Netflix, would prevent him from doing so.
Which, of course, leads to the concerns over The Social Network Part II’s impending production. That’s not to say that Aaron Sorkin can’t direct his own material, as he’s tackled historical dramas of varying scope through projects like Molly’s Game and The Trial of the Chicago 7. But rather this is a note that’s meant to highlight how the trademark sheen of David Fincher’s style is going to be sorely missed, as it’s part of what made the first movie so brilliant.
More to come…