Aaron Sorkin Defends Jeremy Strong's 'Immersive' Act Aaron Sorkin, the renowned screenwriter behind The Social Network, has defended Jeremy Strong's intense acting style during a panel discussion at the 2026 New Yorker Festival. Sorkin praised Strong's talent, explaining that his immersive approach-often criticized as disruptive-is actually a commitment to fully embody the character, particularly for his role as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning. While acknowledging the discomfort some cast and crew may feel, Sorkin emphasized that Strong's method yields high-quality performances and that he does not intentionally disrupt the filmmaking process. Sorkin recounted an anecdote where Strong stayed in character as Zuckerberg throughout the filming process, even sending emails in the persona of the Meta founder. Despite the controversy surrounding his technique, Sorkin stands by Strong, arguing that his dedication to the craft produces results that are worth the investment. The discussion also touched on the public's perception of method acting, highlighted by Brian Cox's 2023 criticism of Strong's style during the production of Succession. Sorkin's endorsement serves as a counterpoint to these criticisms, positioning Strong's approach as a valid and effective choice for capturing complex characters like Zuckerberg. Aaron Sorkin, the renowned screenwriter behind The Social Network, has defended Jeremy Strong's intense acting style during a panel discussion at the 2026 New Yorker Festival. Aaron Sorkin Defends Jeremy Strong Acting StyleSorkin praised Strong's talent, explaining that his immersive approach-often criticized as disruptive-is actually a commitment to fully embody the character, particularly for his role as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning. While acknowledging the discomfort some cast and crew may feel, Sorkin emphasized that Strong's method yields high-quality performances and that he does not intentionally disrupt the filmmaking process.Sorkin recounted an anecdote where Strong stayed in character as Zuckerberg throughout the filming process, even sending emails in the persona of the Meta founder. Despite the controversy surrounding his technique, Sorkin stands by Strong, arguing that his dedication to the craft produces results that are worth the investment. The discussion also touched on the public's perception of method acting, highlighted by Brian Cox's 2023 criticism of Strong's style during the production of Succession.Strong Method Acting Captures Zuckerberg ComplexitySorkin's endorsement serves as a counterpoint to these criticisms, positioning Strong's approach as a valid and effective choice for capturing complex characters like Zuckerberg.