“For me, 'The Social Network' isn't about Facebook. It certainly isn't about how people use it. It's about a flawed character and his pursuit of that grand idea that defines him and validates his life and how far he'll go to get it, and the repercussions that come as a result of that - what he gives up in the process.”

American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer

Trent Reznor is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the founder and driving force behind Nine Inch Nails. Born Michael Trent Reznor, he came to prominence in industrial rock and remained the band’s only official member from its start in 1988 until 2016. He served as lead singer, multi-instrumentalist, and primary songwriter for the group, whose lineup changed frequently over the years. In 2016, he added English musician Atticus Ross as a second permanent member. His work is closely tied to Nine Inch Nails and to the industrial rock sound associated with the band.