Andrew Garfield has officially addressed rumors regarding his potential return in the upcoming sequel to "The Social Network," titled "The Social Reckoning". The actor, who portrayed Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in the acclaimed 2010 film, has confirmed that he will not be reprising his role.

In a recent interview with IndieWire at the New York Film Festival, Garfield responded to the question of his involvement in the sequel with a definitive, "No, no". He further added, "Eduardo is in Singapore having a good time". This statement alludes to Saverin's life after his involvement with Facebook, as he renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2009 and moved to Singapore. Saverin has maintained that his move was based on his interest in living and working in Singapore.

"The Social Network," directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, chronicled the tumultuous early days of Facebook and the legal battles that ensued, including the one between Mark Zuckerberg and Saverin. The film was a critical and commercial success, garnering eight Academy Award nominations and winning three, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Sorkin.

While Garfield will not be returning, he expressed his excitement to see Sorkin's follow-up film. "Oh yeah," Garfield confirmed when asked if he was looking forward to the new movie.

"The Social Reckoning" is not being billed as a direct sequel but rather as a "companion piece" to the original film. Sorkin is returning as writer and will also be directing this time around. The new film will delve into the more recent controversies surrounding Facebook, drawing inspiration from The Wall Street Journal's 2021 investigation, "The Facebook Files". These reports exposed the inner workings of Facebook and the harms caused by its platforms.

The storyline will center on engineer and whistleblower Frances Haugen, to be played by Mikey Madison, and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horowitz, played by Jeremy Allen White. Jeremy Strong will take over the role of Mark Zuckerberg.

The original cast members, including Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, and Armie Hammer, are not expected to return for "The Social Reckoning". The film is slated to premiere on October 9, 2026.

Garfield's departure is not entirely unexpected, considering that Saverin's role in Facebook's growth diminished after the initial stages. The new film is expected to focus on later Facebook controversies and new figures. While some may be disappointed by Garfield's absence, his support for the project suggests that "The Social Reckoning" will offer a compelling commentary on the evolution and impact of Facebook.