Andrew Garfield discusses his potential return as Eduardo in directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. In addition to Garfield, the film featured the leading cast of Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara, Armie Hammer, Dustin Fitzsimmons, and Joseph Mazzello. It was nominated for multiple Oscars, winning three, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Sorkin.
Speaking with Esquire, Garfield discussed The Social Network 2 and whether he would return. He praised Sorkin, saying that any project he "does is going to be really, really powerful and interesting." However, Garfield said that while he would "be excited" about another movie, he is also doubtful about a return. This is because he "think[s] Eduardo is just living off his billions in Singapore," and thus would not be involved in the events of The Social Network 2. Check out the full quote from Garfield below:
I think anything that Aaron [Sorkin] does is going to be really, really powerful and interesting, and if he’s feeling drawn to a subject, you know it’s got some juice in it. I’d be excited [about a sequel]. I don’t imagine I’d be part of it because I think Eduardo is just living off his billions in Singapore.
People think Eduardo got [screwed] over but he’s a billionaire in Singapore, and I’m sitting here, sweating, talking about myself to a bunch of strangers.
What Garfield's Answer Means For The Social Network 2
The Social Network 2 Will Have A Different Character Focus Than The First Movie
Garfield's comment comes nearly a year after Fincher teased The Social Network 2. The director said that he and Sorkin "have talked about the film," indicating its potential. They did not claim that The Social Network 2 was actively in development. Since then, Sorkin confirmed in April 2024 that he was working on a script that was somewhat a sequel to The Social Network. At the time, Sorkin did not confirm the exact progress of the film or what its plot would specifically cover.
The Social Network 2 Must Only Happen On 1 Condition (& Aaron Sorkin Agrees)
Writer Aaron Sorkin has a script for The Social Network 2 (or something close) in the works but it will only get made if a specific condition is met.
Because The Social Network 2 does not have its plot revealed yet, this leaves the option open for various characters from the original film to be in the sequel. This includes Eduardo, who could make an appearance in the follow-up film. Garfield is likely right though, that it would not make sense for this character to appear, as he is not as actively involved with Facebook anymore. Instead, The Social Network 2 would likely focus more on Zuckerberg or Facebook, especially its impact in the last 14 years, with events like the acquirement of Instagram and controversial data harvesting.
What Would The Social Network 2 Be About?
Sorkin Has Teased An Exciting Theme
When Sorkin confirmed his development on the Social Network sequel earlier this year, he mentioned that he "blame[s] Facebook for January 6." He went on to imply that the movie would explore the darker consequences of Facebook. In the world of political thrillers like Civil War, I think that using a Facebook-oriented movie to tell a political story would be fascinating. It's something the first film did not tackle as much but is nonetheless ripe for a Social Network sequel.
Source: Esquire
The Social Network
- Release Date
- October 1, 2010
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Director
- David Fincher
Cast
Jesse EisenbergMark Zuckerberg
Eduardo Saverin
WHERE TO WATCH
The Social Network is a film released in 2010, chronicling Harvard undergrad Mark Zuckerberg's development of Facebook. Set against the backdrop of personal and legal challenges, the story follows Zuckerberg's journey from creating a social network to becoming one of the youngest billionaires, amidst contentious lawsuits.
- Writers
- Ben Mezrich, Aaron Sorkin
- Studio(s)
- Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca Productions, Trigger Street Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Pictures Releasing
- Budget
- $40 Million
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