Andrew Garfield discusses his potential return as Eduardo in The Social Network 2. Garfield played Eduardo Saverin, a co-founder of Facebook, in the 2010 film The Social Network. The biopic was directed by David Ficher and written by Aaron Surkin. In addition to Garfield, the film featured the leading cast of Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara, Armie Hammer, Dustin Fitzsimmons, and Joseph Mazello. It was nominated for multiple Oscars, winning three, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Sorkin.
Talk to EsquireGarfield discussed The Social Network 2 And whether he will return. He praised Sorkin, saying that every project he “Tut will be really, really strong 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 Garfield’s full quote below:
I think something that Aaron [Sorkin] Tut will be really, really strong and interesting, and if he is attracted to a subject, you know that there is some juice in it. I would be excited [about a sequel]. I don’t imagine I would be part of it because I think Eduardo is just living off his billions in Singapore.
People think Eduardo got [screwed] But he’s a billionaire in Singapore, and I’m sitting here, Switzerland, 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’s teasing The Social Network 2. The director said that he and Sorkin “Talked about the film,” indicates its potential. They did not claim that The Social Network 2 Was active in development. since then, Sorkin confirmed in April 2024 that he was working on a script Which was somewhat of a sequel to The Social Network. At the time, Sorkin did not confirm the film’s exact progress or what its plot would specifically cover.
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Because The Social Network 2 Its plot has not yet been revealed, leaving the option for various characters from the original film to be in the sequel. This includes Eduardo, who may make an appearance in the follow-up film. Garfield is probably right though that it wouldn’t make sense for the character to appear, since he’s not as actively involved with Facebook anymore. instead, The Social Network 2 Would probably focus more on Zuckerberg or FacebookEspecially its impact in the last 14 years, with events like the acquisition 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 say that the film will explore the darker consequences of Facebook. In the world of political thrillers like Civil warI think using a Facebook-oriented movie to tell a political story would be fascinating. It’s something the first film didn’t tackle as much but is nonetheless ripe for a Social Network Sequel.
Source: Esquire