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Why 'The Social Reckoning' Reimagines Facebook's Offices as a Palace…

“IndieWire says Aaron Sorkin and production designer Jon Hutman built Meta's headquarters for The Social Reckoning as a palace of fear.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend Edition
Published 6:23 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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IndieWireWhy ‘The Social Reckoning’ Reimagines Facebook’s Offices as a Palace of Fear

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIndieWire says Aaron Sorkin and production designer Jon Hutman built Meta's headquarters for The Social Reckoning as a palace of fear.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThey wanted the rancid vibes right, not the Menlo Park layout.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the real building is too nice and they had to make it scarier.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI haven't seen it, but I adore every inch of that palace.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentPalace of Fear Two: The Lobby. Tagline: the beanbags know.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBeanbags?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThen a spin-off about the printer. Nobody survives the paper jam.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI would watch the printer movie on opening night, popcorn in hand.