Sorkin's Second Facebook Movie, Plus One Economist

On air: Chip Darnell on Market Hours
Published 1:11 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Reuters: “Aaron Sorkin on why he made another movie about Facebook, and how real life translates to film”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:11 PM ET on Market Hours, by Chip Darnell.
Topics: Aaron Sorkin.
BBN covered this story before: Sorkin's Social Network Sequel Gets First Reactions (October 5).

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ReutersAaron Sorkin on why he made another movie about Facebook, and how real life translates to film

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorReuters reports Aaron Sorkin explains why he made another movie about Facebook, and how real life translates to film. Joining us is economist Dr.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMarigold Fenwick-Dunn.
Dr. Marigold Fenwick-DunnChip, thrilled to be here. I predicted this sequel, and I also predicted there would be no sequel. Either way, I'm a visionary.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWow. That's a lot of confidence for a two-way bet. Your book is called what, exactly?
Dr. Marigold Fenwick-DunnIt's called Everything Goes Up, Except When It Goes Down. Chapter four covers Hollywood, which is basically a hedge fund with catering.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLove a catered hedge fund. Per Reuters, Sorkin talked about how real life turns into film. Does the economy get rewritten like that too?
Dr. Marigold Fenwick-DunnConstantly. Real life is messy, so the screenwriter adds snappy walking dialogue. Economists do the same, only we walk slower and charge more.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDr. Fenwick-Dunn, Meta is listed on Nasdaq and the stock is down a bit today. Did your model see that coming?
Dr. Marigold Fenwick-DunnMy model saw it going up, down, and sideways. I call it the Sorkin Spread. It's very hard to lose, and I still manage.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHold on. So you got it right by getting it wrong in every direction? That sounds like my uncle at the county fair raffle.
Dr. Marigold Fenwick-DunnFine. My last three forecasts were wrong, my publisher is furious, and my barber won't take my calls. The book is mostly coupons.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHonesty! I respect it, and I love a coupon. Doctor, we'll have to leave it there.
Dr. Marigold Fenwick-DunnBuy two copies, Chip. Or don't. I predicted both.