The Social Network Press Conference

The transcript discusses the preparation for playing a character based on a real person, Mark, who is both enigmatic and accessible. The actor emphasizes the influence of Aaron Sorkin in creating the character and describes the process of preparing for the role by researching the real person. The session concludes with the start of a Q&A segment.

How is Mark described in terms of his public persona?

• As a private individual

• As both enigmatic and accessible

• As a completely open book

• As entirely mysterious

What role does Aaron Sorkin play in the creation of the character?

• He is credited with creating the character

• He is the actor portraying Mark

• He is the producer of the film

• He is the director of the film

What was the primary responsibility of the speaker in portraying the character?

• To create a new version of Mark

• To play Aaron's version of Mark

• To focus solely on the real person

• To ignore the script and improvise

Why did the speaker research the real person?

• To write a biography

• To feel more prepared for the role

• To completely change the character

• To direct the film

What was the speaker's focus while portraying the character?

• To create a fictional character

• To focus on the character's family

• To primarily play Aaron's version

• To mimic the real person exactly