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Eisenberg Declines Zuckerberg Role, Wins Karlovy Vary Award

7/5/2026

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Jesse Eisenberg (actor-director) announced he will not reprise Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning.”
Jeremy Strong (actor) plays Zuckerberg; Mikey Madison (actress) portrays Frances Haugen; Jeremy Allen White (actor) plays reporter.
At the Karlovy Vary Festival on July 4, 2026, Jesse Eisenberg received President’s Award and said he avoids social-media, calling them “disgusting,” “terrifying.”
Jesse Eisenberg is promoting “The Debut,” starring Julianne Moore (actress) and Paul Giamatti (actor), Dec. 3, 2026.

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Jesse Eisenberg (actor-director) announced he will not reprise Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning.”
Jeremy Strong (actor) plays Zuckerberg; Mikey Madison (actress) portrays Frances Haugen; Jeremy Allen White (actor) plays reporter.
At the Karlovy Vary Festival on July 4, 2026, Jesse Eisenberg received President’s Award and said he avoids social-media, calling them “disgusting,” “terrifying.”
Jesse Eisenberg is promoting “The Debut,” starring Julianne Moore (actress) and Paul Giamatti (actor), Dec. 3, 2026.