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Response:

Calculated Shard: 115 (from laksa123)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa115.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://variety.com/2025/film/news/jeremy-strong-mark-zuckerberg-social-network-2-1236475677/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://variety.com/2025/film/news/jeremy-strong-mark-zuckerberg-social-network-2-1236475677/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/film\/news\/jeremy-strong-mark-zuckerberg-social-network-2-1236475677\/","crawl_time":1776356991,"first_indexed_time":1753982250,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,variety!\/2025\/film\/news\/jeremy-strong-mark-zuckerberg-social-network-2-1236475677\/ s443","src_root_hash":"6137995448256228915","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Jeremy Strong to Play Mark Zuckerberg In 'The Social Network Part II'","meta_descriptions":["Jeremy Strong is circling the role of Mark Zuckerberg In Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Network Part II.'"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Home\nFilm\nNews\nJeremy Strong Circling Mark Zuckerberg Role in ‘The Social Network Part II’\nGetty Images\nJeremy Strong\nmay soon be getting a perm and rocking a gold chain.\nThe Oscar nominee and Emmy winner is the top choice to play Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “\nThe Social Network Part II\n,” another hyper-literate examination of the dark side of Silicon Valley. Strong would be taking over the role of the Facebook founder from Jesse Eisenberg, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in 2010’s “The Social Network,” which Sorkin wrote and David Fincher directed. Sorkin will direct the sequel in addition to handling screenplay duties.\nRelated Stories\nMikey Madison\n and \nJeremy Allen White\n are circling other lead roles in the follow-up. No formal offers have been made.\n“The Social Network” followed the creation of Facebook and the metamorphosis of Zuckerberg from nerdy Harvard student to driven tech mogul.  The sequel is based on “The Facebook Files” from Jeff Horwitz. Published by the Wall Street Journal in 2021, the articles examined Facebook’s harmful impact on teens and its use as a source of misinformation.\nStrong was nominated for an Oscar for playing Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice.” He is best known for playing Kendall Roy, the troubled son of a media mogul, in HBO’s “Succession.” Strong next appears as Jon Favreau, Bruce Springsteen’s manager, in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” Other film credits include “Armageddon Time,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7 ” and “The Gentlemen.” On stage, Strong won a Tony for “Enemy of the People.”\nThe Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of Strong’s potential casting. Strong is represented by WME and Range.","attrs_markdown":"![an image, when javascript is unavailable](https:\/\/sb.scorecardresearch.com\/p?c1=2&c2=6035310&c4=&cv=3.9&cj=1)\n\n- [Plus Icon Film](https:\/\/variety.com\/v\/film\/)\n- [Plus Icon TV](https:\/\/variety.com\/v\/tv\/)\n- [Plus Icon What To Watch](https:\/\/variety.com\/what-to-watch-streaming-movies-shows-online\/)\n- [Plus Icon Music](https:\/\/variety.com\/v\/music\/)\n- [Plus Icon Docs](https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/documentaries-to-watch\/)\n- [Plus Icon Digital & Gaming](https:\/\/variety.com\/v\/digital\/)\n- [Plus Icon Global](https:\/\/variety.com\/c\/global\/)\n- [Plus Icon Awards Circuit](https:\/\/variety.com\/e\/contenders\/)\n- [Plus Icon Video](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@variety\/videos)\n- [Plus Icon What To Hear](https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/what-to-hear\/)\n\nPlus Icon\n\nClick to expand the Mega Menu\n\nPlus Icon\n\nClick to Expand Search Input\n\n- [Got a Tip?](https:\/\/variety.com\/tips)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/cloud.email.variety.com\/signup\/)\n\n[Switch edition between U.S. Edition Asia Edition Global Edition](https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/film\/news\/jeremy-strong-mark-zuckerberg-social-network-2-1236475677\/)\n\n- [U.S.](https:\/\/variety.com\/)\n- [Asia](https:\/\/variety.com\/c\/asia\/)\n- [Global](https:\/\/variety.com\/c\/global\/)\n\n[Variety](https:\/\/variety.com\/)\n\nPlus Icon\n\nClick to expand the Mega Menu\n\nPlus Icon\n\nClick to Expand Search Input\n\n[Variety](https:\/\/variety.com\/)\n\n[Plus Icon Read Next: Lana Del Rey Surprise-Drops James Bond ‘007 First Light’ Theme Song](https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/lana-del-rey-james-bond-007-first-light-theme-song-1236723504\/)\n\n1. 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(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain\/Getty Images)](https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jeremy.jpg?w=1000&h=666&crop=1)\n\nGetty Images\n\n[Jeremy Strong](https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/jeremy-strong\/) may soon be getting a perm and rocking a gold chain.\n\nThe Oscar nominee and Emmy winner is the top choice to play Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “[The Social Network Part II](https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/the-social-network-part-ii\/),” another hyper-literate examination of the dark side of Silicon Valley. Strong would be taking over the role of the Facebook founder from Jesse Eisenberg, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in 2010’s “The Social Network,” which Sorkin wrote and David Fincher directed. Sorkin will direct the sequel in addition to handling screenplay duties.\n\n## Related Stories\n[![Pasadena, CA - May 20:The Human League singer Philip Oakey performs on the Lost Boys stage at Cruel World Festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)](https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1256979423.jpg?w=250&h=167&crop=1)](https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/music\/features\/human-league-philip-oakey-dont-you-want-me-new-wave-1236719978\/)\n\n### [Human League's Philip Oakey on Why He Didn't Think 'Don't You Want Me' Would Be a Hit and the Enduring Power of New Wave Music](https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/music\/features\/human-league-philip-oakey-dont-you-want-me-new-wave-1236719978\/)\n\n[Mikey Madison](https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/mikey-madison\/) and [Jeremy Allen White](https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/jeremy-allen-white\/) are circling other lead roles in the follow-up. No formal offers have been made.\n\n### Popular on Variety\n“The Social Network” followed the creation of Facebook and the metamorphosis of Zuckerberg from nerdy Harvard student to driven tech mogul. The sequel is based on “The Facebook Files” from Jeff Horwitz. Published by the Wall Street Journal in 2021, the articles examined Facebook’s harmful impact on teens and its use as a source of misinformation.\n\nStrong was nominated for an Oscar for playing Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice.” He is best known for playing Kendall Roy, the troubled son of a media mogul, in HBO’s “Succession.” Strong next appears as Jon Favreau, Bruce Springsteen’s manager, in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” Other film credits include “Armageddon Time,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7 ” and “The Gentlemen.” On stage, Strong won a Tony for “Enemy of the People.”\n\nThe Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of Strong’s potential casting. 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Boilerpipe Text	Home Film News Jeremy Strong Circling Mark Zuckerberg Role in ‘The Social Network Part II’ Getty Images Jeremy Strong may soon be getting a perm and rocking a gold chain. The Oscar nominee and Emmy winner is the top choice to play Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “ The Social Network Part II ,” another hyper-literate examination of the dark side of Silicon Valley. Strong would be taking over the role of the Facebook founder from Jesse Eisenberg, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in 2010’s “The Social Network,” which Sorkin wrote and David Fincher directed. Sorkin will direct the sequel in addition to handling screenplay duties. Related Stories Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are circling other lead roles in the follow-up. No formal offers have been made. “The Social Network” followed the creation of Facebook and the metamorphosis of Zuckerberg from nerdy Harvard student to driven tech mogul. The sequel is based on “The Facebook Files” from Jeff Horwitz. Published by the Wall Street Journal in 2021, the articles examined Facebook’s harmful impact on teens and its use as a source of misinformation. Strong was nominated for an Oscar for playing Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice.” He is best known for playing Kendall Roy, the troubled son of a media mogul, in HBO’s “Succession.” Strong next appears as Jon Favreau, Bruce Springsteen’s manager, in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” Other film credits include “Armageddon Time,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7 ” and “The Gentlemen.” On stage, Strong won a Tony for “Enemy of the People.” The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of Strong’s potential casting. Strong is represented by WME and Range.
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Published by the Wall Street Journal in 2021, the articles examined Facebook’s harmful impact on teens and its use as a source of misinformation. Strong was nominated for an Oscar for playing Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice.” He is best known for playing Kendall Roy, the troubled son of a media mogul, in HBO’s “Succession.” Strong next appears as Jon Favreau, Bruce Springsteen’s manager, in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” Other film credits include “Armageddon Time,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7 ” and “The Gentlemen.” On stage, Strong won a Tony for “Enemy of the People.” The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of Strong’s potential casting. 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Readable Markdown	1. [Home](https://variety.com/) 2. [Film](https://variety.com/v/film/) 3. [News](https://variety.com/c/news/) ## Jeremy Strong Circling Mark Zuckerberg Role in ‘The Social Network Part II’ ![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: (L-R) Jury Members Jeremy Strong and Halle Berry attend the closing ceremony red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)](https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jeremy.jpg?w=1000&h=666&crop=1) Getty Images [Jeremy Strong](https://variety.com/t/jeremy-strong/) may soon be getting a perm and rocking a gold chain. The Oscar nominee and Emmy winner is the top choice to play Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “[The Social Network Part II](https://variety.com/t/the-social-network-part-ii/),” another hyper-literate examination of the dark side of Silicon Valley. Strong would be taking over the role of the Facebook founder from Jesse Eisenberg, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in 2010’s “The Social Network,” which Sorkin wrote and David Fincher directed. Sorkin will direct the sequel in addition to handling screenplay duties. ## Related Stories [![Pasadena, CA - May 20:The Human League singer Philip Oakey performs on the Lost Boys stage at Cruel World Festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)](https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GettyImages-1256979423.jpg?w=250&h=167&crop=1)](https://variety.com/2026/music/features/human-league-philip-oakey-dont-you-want-me-new-wave-1236719978/) [Mikey Madison](https://variety.com/t/mikey-madison/) and [Jeremy Allen White](https://variety.com/t/jeremy-allen-white/) are circling other lead roles in the follow-up. No formal offers have been made. “The Social Network” followed the creation of Facebook and the metamorphosis of Zuckerberg from nerdy Harvard student to driven tech mogul. The sequel is based on “The Facebook Files” from Jeff Horwitz. Published by the Wall Street Journal in 2021, the articles examined Facebook’s harmful impact on teens and its use as a source of misinformation. Strong was nominated for an Oscar for playing Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice.” He is best known for playing Kendall Roy, the troubled son of a media mogul, in HBO’s “Succession.” Strong next appears as Jon Favreau, Bruce Springsteen’s manager, in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” Other film credits include “Armageddon Time,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7 ” and “The Gentlemen.” On stage, Strong won a Tony for “Enemy of the People.” The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of Strong’s potential casting. Strong is represented by WME and Range. ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1429113&fmt=gif)
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