Jesse Eisenberg 'Impressed' by Timberlake

Jesse Eisenberg has revealed that he was 'impressed' by Justin Timberlake.

The pair unite for new movie The Social Network, which has already topped the box office in the U.S., which tells the story of the development of Facebook.

The film is the latest project by filmmaker David Fincher and sees Eisenberg and Timberlake take on the roles of Mark Zuckerberg and Sean Parker.

Speaking to Digital Spy the actor said: "It's funny because in the film Mark sees Sean as this rock star character and is totally in awe of him and his lifestyle.

"And even though I have worked with him and got to know him, I still see Justin the same way.

"He's a rock star and I can't help but be more than a little impressed by him."

2010 has been a busy year for Eisenberg with HolyRollers and Solitary Man already under his belt. The Social Network has been met well by the critics and is a box office success in America.

In the pipeline for the actor is Zombieland 2 and he has already lent his voice to animation movie Rio.