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AsiaOne
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Andrew Garfield meets fan who sent raunchy tweet about him, Entertainment News
Andrew Garfield told a fan who sent a raunchy tweet about him that she was "sick". The 41-year-old actor appeared nervous during a Q+A after a screening of his drama We Live in Time at Glastonbury 2025, where he came face-to-face with the woman. The latter was behind an infamous post on X about wanting him to "smash a laptop on [her] t***", which he had read out during an interview with BuzzFeed back in 2021. In a video posted to Reddit, Andrew fidgeted in his chair and admitted: "I can't look at you in the eye." After receiving "informed consent" from the fan to share how they "know" one another, Andrew explained to the audience: "I had to read a bunch of tweets about me being kind of, sexually objectified online, basically, and one of them, which got me big, was, 'I want Andrew Garfield to smash a laptop on my t***.' "And that is in the room with us tonight." As the audience laughed, Andrew praised the woman for coming up with "one of the more creative sex acts I can imagine." However, he added: "I haven't imagined participating in that. I'm not — I refuse. But I'm happy to meet you, and you're very creative — and sick. You're sick." During the BuzzFeed segment, Andrew read out thirst posts shared on Twitter, which is now known as X. The messages included, "I'd let him eat crackers in bed" and "Andrew Garfield is literally the daddy of all daddies", and the Social Network star blushed and couldn't stop laughing as he read out. "I want Andrew Garfield to smash a laptop on my t***." Hiding his face in his hands, he exclaimed: "I'm not gonna do that, I draw the line. Nope! This is a pro tip, and also, like, boundaries — if anyone says, 'I wanna smash a laptop on your breasts,' just say, 'Get out of my house.' " Earlier this year, the Never Let Me Go actor revealed his "guilty pleasure" is Netflix's reality series Too Hot to Handle. He said: "F*** it's really good. [It has] a bunch of hot people who think they're going on a Love Island-type show. In the first interviews they're all like, 'Yeah, I can't wait to get railed like every day' and then the guys are like, 'Yeah, I can't wait to rail women every day.' They're just horny, hot people." [[nid:717169]]
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Andre Garfield jokingly calls fan 'sick'
Andrew Garfield told a fan who sent a raunchy tweet about him that she was "sick". The 41-year-old actor appeared nervous during a Q+A after a screening of his drama We Live in Time during Glastonbury 2025 when he came face-to-face with the woman, who was behind an infamous post on X about wanting him to "smash a laptop on [her] t***", which he had read out during an interview with BuzzFeed back in 2021. In a video posted to Reddit, Andrew fidgeted in his chair and admitted: "I can't look at you in the eye." After receiving "informed consent" from the fan to share how they "know" one another, Andrew explained to the audience: "I had to read a bunch of tweets about me being kind of, sexually objectified online, basically, and one of them, which got me big, was, 'I want Andrew Garfield to smash a laptop on my t***.' "And that is in the room with us tonight." As the audience laughed, Andrew praised the woman for coming up with "one of the more creative sex acts I can imagine." However, he added: "I haven't imagined participating in that. I'm not — I refuse. But I'm happy to meet you, and you're very creative — and sick. You're sick." During the BuzzFeed segment, Andrew read out thirst posts shared on Twitter, which is now known as X. The messages included, "I'd let him eat crackers in bed" and "Andrew Garfield is literally the daddy of all daddies", and the Social Network star blushed and couldn't stop laughing as he read out. "I want Andrew Garfield to smash a laptop on my t***." Hiding his face in his hands, he exclaimed: "I'm not gonna do that, I draw the line. Nope! This is a pro tip, and also, like, boundaries — if anyone says, 'I wanna smash a laptop on your breasts,' just say, 'Get out of my house.' " Earlier this year, the Never Let Me Go actor revealed his "guilty pleasure" is Netflix's reality series Too Hot to Handle. He said: "F*** it's really good. [It has] a bunch of hot people who think they're going on a Love Island–type show. In the first interviews they're all like, 'Yeah, I can't wait to get railed like every day' and then the guys [are] like, 'Yeah, I can't wait to rail women every day.' They're just horny, hot people."
Fox News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Social Network' sequel led by Aaron Sorkin will focus on Facebook's impact on elections, teens
"The Social Network" is getting a sequel more than 15 years later, according to a new report, with Aaron Sorkin set to direct. Deadline reported that Sorkin will return as screenwriter and also direct a sequel to the acclaimed 2010 drama about Facebook's tumultuous founding. Sorkin won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and the film also took home awards for Best Original Score and Best Editing. There has not been a production date set yet for "The Social Network Part II." Deadline further reported that Sorkin will direct the sequel for Sony Pictures and, though it's called "part two, it's not a straight sequel but rather a follow-up to the original movie that explored the origins of what would become the world's biggest social media platform." "The Social Network" was based on Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg's development of Facebook while a student at Harvard, and the subsequent lawsuits filed against him by fellow students Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. The movie was widely praised and a box office hit, although Sorkin admitted taking creative liberties with the story. Since "The Social Network" was released, Sorkin has made comments that suggest what angle he would take in a follow-up film to the hit movie, in which he blamed Facebook for the 2021 Capitol riot. "Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible," Sorkin said last year in a podcast interview. Sorkin added, "Because that is what will increase engagement and because that is what will get you to, what they call inside the hallways of Facebook, the infinite scroll." However, according to Deadline, "sources stress that the new film isn't a 'January 6' movie and will focus not just on the 2020 election, but also Facebook's effect on teens, preteens, violence and countries outside the U.S." Replacing original director David Fincher, Sorkin is reportedly working on finding an ensemble cast. No cast members have been confirmed to return, including Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed Zuckerberg in the original. Sorkin previously directed "Molly's Game," "The Trial of the Chicago 7," and "Being the Ricardos." Neither Sorkin nor his representation immediately responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
News18
26-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Aaron Sorkin's The Social Network Sequel To Explore Dark Truths Behind Facebook
Last Updated: The Social Network sequel will dive into Facebook's role in the 2020 election, its impact on young users and how it influenced violence and politics around the world. Aaron Sorkin is set to revisit the story of Facebook with a new film inspired by The Social Network. Rather than a direct sequel, the upcoming project will explore deeper issues tied to the social media giant. While the first film was based on Ben Mezrich's The Accidental Billionaires and chronicled Facebook's origins, Sorkin's new script draws inspiration from The Facebook Files, a series of investigative reports by The Wall Street Journal's Jeff Horwitz. These reports revealed troubling internal practices and decisions at the company. The new film will delve into Facebook's role in the 2020 US election, its impact on young users, and its influence on global politics and real-world violence. According to Deadline, Aaron Sorkin will direct the new Facebook film himself. Sorkin will also produce the project alongside Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser. While the film is still in early development and no production date has been confirmed, reports indicate that several major deals are already in place. Jesse Eisenberg was praised for playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network and even got an Oscar nomination for it. But right now, it's not clear if he will return for the new film or how big his role will be in the upcoming project. It's also not known if Sorkin has spoken to him about playing Zuckerberg again. So far, no names from the original film have been confirmed yet and casting is still a mystery. In an earlier interview with The Town podcast, Aaron Sorkin, speaking about the sequel, said, 'Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible. Because that is what will increase engagement. That is what will get you to, what they call inside the hallways of Facebook, 'the infinite scroll.' There's supposed to be a constant tension at Facebook between growth and integrity. There isn't. There's just growth. If Mark Zuckerberg woke up tomorrow morning and realised there is nothing you can buy for $120 billion that you can't buy for $119 billion, 'So how about if I make a little bit less money? I will tune up integrity and tune down growth.' Yes, you can do that by switching a one to a zero." The 2010 hit, The Social Network, had a strong cast including Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Rooney Mara, Dakota Johnson and Brenda Song. First Published:
Elle
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
'The Social Network' Sequel Will Focus on How Facebook Causes ‘Harm' Today
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Nearly every film is getting a sequel these days, from Freaky Friday to Top Gun, but one we did not see coming? The Social Network, the 2010 film from writer Aaron Sorkin and director David Fincher that followed the rise of Facebook from Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm room to one of the most powerful forces on the internet. But Facebook's story—at least according to Sorkin—is not done yet. More than 15 years after the original Oscar-nominated drama, he will revisit the platform amid a whole new era of social media. Here's what to know about The Social Network Part II. According to Deadline, the film will be based on 'The Facebook Files,' a series of investigative reports published in October 2021 by The Wall Street Journal that exposed the harms Facebook knowingly caused, or allowed to persist, on its platforms. These claims ranged from suppressing certain political movements to having a toxic impact on teen girls. 'Facebook Inc. knows, in acute detail, that its platforms are riddled with flaws that cause harm, often in ways only the company fully understands,' per the introduction to the files. 'That is the central finding of a Wall Street Journal series, based on a review of internal Facebook documents, including research reports, online employee discussions and drafts of presentations to senior management.' Although the sequel news might sound surprising, Sorkin, who is writing and directing, had been thinking about doing a Social Network follow-up for some time, but was searching for the right angle. He found much-needed inspiration following the Jan. 6, 2020 insurrection, which he believes Facebook played a part in. Sources emphasized to Deadline, however, that this won't be a 'January 6 movie,' but will instead highlight a range of issues including the 2020 election, the site's 'effect on teens, preteens, violence, and countries outside the U.S.' Jesse Eisenberg famously portrayed Zuckerberg in the original film, but 'it is unknown how big a role he will have in this story and whether Sorkin has been in touch with him to reprise the part,' Deadline reports. It's also not clear whether any of the original cast members will return, or which new players will be featured in the sequel. No official casting announcements have been made yet. The Social Network originally starred Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Rooney Mara, Dakota Johnson, Brenda Song, and more. There is no release date set yet, given that reports about the project have just been made public. But we'll keep an eye out for more news. There is no production date set either, as casting now appears to be underway, according to Deadline. Watch The Social Network on Prime Video This story will be updated.
