Jeremy Strong has shared some interesting behind-the-scenes stories about working with Jesse Eisenberg on the hit 2010 movie “The Social Network.” This film about the social media giant’s early days intricately tells its tale. He talked about how Eisenberg used a very intense method of acting to play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Eisenberg’s Deep Character Approach
Strong, who played Eduardo Saverin’s lawyer in the David Fincher-directed biopic, said that Eisenberg stayed in character throughout filming. The actor wouldn’t break character between takes. He stayed in character as Zuckerberg even when the cameras weren’t rolling, which added authenticity to The Social Network’s depiction of events.
Effect on the Cast’s Relationships
This dedication to method acting made the set of The Social Network a unique place to work. Strong said that Eisenberg’s dedication meant that casual conversations were limited. Normal on-set friendship was also limited because the actor stayed in character to keep his performance real. The method helped the movie show the controversial Facebook origin story in a realistic way.
What the Performance Left Behind
Eisenberg’s performance as Zuckerberg got a lot of praise from critics and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The movie got eight Oscar nominations and won three. The Social Network is widely considered to be one of the best movies about the tech boom in Silicon Valley. The film also captures the difficulties of startup culture.
Strong’s revelation gives fans a look at the careful work that went into one of the most memorable biographical performances of the 2010s, cementing The Social Network’s place in cinematic history. It shows how far actors will go to make sure they are portraying real people accurately.
