The Social Network Sequel In The Works, Says Aaron Sorkin: I Blame Facebook For Jan. 6 [Video]

Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is planning to put a spotlight on Facebook’s controversies in a sequel to his critically acclaimed 2010 film The Social Network, which followed the creation of the social media platform.

Sorkin confirmed his plans to write a sequel on today’s episode of The Town podcast, telling listeners, “Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this. I blame Facebook for Jan. 6.” While he wouldn’t explain why he believes the platform caused Donald Trump‘s supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol building in 2021, he teased, “You’re going to need to buy a movie ticket.”

The Hollywood mogul then explained why he is “trying” to write a movie about Facebook’s controversies.

“Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible. Because that is what will increase engagement,” he said, per Variety. “That is what will get you to — what they call inside the hallways of …