04/02/2023
The Social Network’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Dakota Johnson as Amelia Ritter - Ritter is a young student that wakes up with Sean Parker in his first scene. Although she’s not a hugely important member of the cast, her inclusion helps establish Parker as a carefree pl***oy. Dakota Johnson’s other great movies include The Lost Daughter and Cha Cha Real Smooth.
Rooney Mara as Erica Albright - Albright is another student at Boston University who’s romantically involved with Zuckerberg at the beginning of the film. Their relationship deteriorates quickly after he starts to neglect her for his other projects, which helps display just how cold and emotionless he can be. She’s played by Rooney Mara, whose other works include Carol and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Rashida Jones as Marylin Delpy - Delpy has the near-impossible job of defending Mark Zuckerberg against lawsuits from both Eduardo Saverin and the Winklevoss twins in court. She doesn’t have many lines, but she’s a crucial addition to the film’s powerfully resonant final scene - in which Zuckerberg finally begins to think about the consequences of his actions. She’s most famous for her TV work on The Office and Parks and Recreation.
Brenda Song as Christy Ling - The Social Network is a perfectly-paced movie, and much of that success comes from its focus on several subplots and supporting relationships. Christy Ling is a great example of this, serving as Saverin’s girlfriend for a short time and offering a glimpse into his life and complex mind. She’s played by Brenda Song, who’s most famous for her work in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and TV series Dollface.
Max Minghella as Divya Narendra - As one of the Winklevoss twins’ closest friends, Divya Narendra was another Harvard genius that found success in the technological world. Working alongside Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, he poses a great threat to both Zuckerberg’s success and reputation. He’s played by Max Minghella, whose most famous works include The Handmaid’s Tale and Babylon
Aaron Sorkin as Ad Executive - Although it’s only a cameo, Sorkin’s role in his own project is still entertaining. The Social Network features Sorkin’s best screenplay, so it makes complete sense that he’d want to include himself in the movie. He plays an unnamed executive whom Zuckerberg and Saverin meet in the early stages of their journey. He’s best known for his writing work on The West Wing and Steve Jobs.
Joseph Mazzello as Dustin Moskovitz - Although his name isn’t as notorious as Zuckerberg’s (or even Saverin’s), Moskovitz was the other great mind behind the invention of Facebook. He was pivotal to the site’s success in the group’s college days, though he soon left to pursue bigger dreams. In The Social Network, he’s portrayed by Bohemian Rhapsody’s Joseph Mazzello.
