Actor Jeremy Strong contacted Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg after being cast in a new role, despite perceiving Zuckerberg as a “reviled person.” He also spent seven months practicing a Polish accent in preparation for another upcoming project.
The GQ magazine cover story, the first published under new global editorial director Adam Baidawi, details Strong’s approach to portraying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Jesse Eisenberg previously played the controversial tech titan in “The Social Network” and received an Oscar nomination for his performance.
Strong revealed he wrote a letter to Zuckerberg after accepting the role. The article does not specify the content of the letter or Zuckerberg's response, but highlights Strong’s willingness to engage with the subject of his portrayal even while acknowledging negative public perception. He described Zuckerberg as “a reviled person.”
Beyond preparing for the Zuckerberg role, Strong also shared details about his dedication to method acting. He spent seven months speaking in a Polish accent in preparation for an unspecified upcoming project, demonstrating his commitment to fully immersing himself in characters and roles.
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