As Facebook Stock Plummets, Mark Zuckerberg Asks Jesse Eisenberg For a Loan 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 0 user reviews.

In the wake of Facebook’s stock price plunging by more than 50% since the company’s IPO in May, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reached out to actor Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed him in 2010’s “The Social Network,” asking for a loan.

“It’s the least he can do,” Zuckberg told Hollywood & Swine. “My life got him an Academy Award nomination.”

Zuckerberg first realized the severity of his cash flow problems when he attempted to order a pair of Nike’s new Lebron James sneakers, which cost $315, but was told by his business manager he couldn’t afford him.

After reaching out to most of his friends, family, and co-workers for money, Zuckerberg was refused by all, since most of them also have seen their net worth cut in half after taking Zuckerberg’s advice to buy Facebook stock.

According to Eisenberg, he was forced to delete his Facebook account after he received hundreds of “pokes” from Zuckerberg demanding to know when his loan would arrive.

“I haven’t seen someone this desperate since Woody Harrelson ran out of weed on the set of ‘Zombieland,’ ” Eisenberg said.

Before going to Eisenberg, Zuckerberg called “Social Network” producer Scott Rudin, offering his acting his services to play himself in the sequel. But Rudin turned down Zuckerberg’s offer, saying he was too unlikeable in real life, which is why he needed Eisenberg to play him.

“I’m a college dropout in a horrible job market,” said Zuckerberg. “I even offered to be his stand-in on his next movie.”