When pressed to name the best courtroom thriller of the century, many cinephiles will likely name The Social Network. It’s unclear if Sorkin is planning a Social Network reunion on the casting front. Sony PicturesThe scope of Sorkin’s new film isn’t clear, but he hesitates to call it a direct sequel. Can Sorkin direct a film that’s even half as riveting as Fincher’s original? He’s still a competent director, but it’s hard to imagine him tapping into the cold, unflinching character study that Fincher pulled off with The Social Network.