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Retakes could be a nightmare for anyone when it comes to David Fincher, the director who is notorious for his enormous amount of retakes. Fincher is extremely meticulous in his approach to capturing the finest details of a scene as he envisions it in his mind.
The retake nightmare is not constrained to the actors involved in the scene but the entire cast and crew alongside the studio suffer Fincher’s haunting obsession. While filming his most recent thrillerThe Killer, Charlize Theron’sAtomic Blondestunt double revealed that she was particularly upset with retakes.
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Charlize Theron’s Stunt Double Was Upset With David Fincher’s Retakes inThe Killer
It is hard to work withDavid Fincherfor one particular reason and a few celebrities have openly expressed their anger with the director and his obsession with retakes.Jake Gyllenhaalwas pretty upset with Fincher’s retakes inZodiac. Now, with his most recent thrillerThe Killer, the director has madeCharlize Theron’sAtomic Blondestunt double (who is also involved in the Fincher film), Monique Ganderton furious. Taking to herInstagram, Ganderton reveals details of Fincher and his eccentric filmmaking style.
“This Guy. Things that are true about David Fincher. He is scary. He is funny. His brain is amazing. I wanted to beat him with my crop after the 20th take… It was such an honor working with David and his amazing producer partner Cean. Dream team and Absolutely a film making bucket list experience,”she wrote on Instagram.
Understandably, it has been a nightmare for many to work with the director but it has also become a trademark for his success. Fincher is undoubtedly a Mr. Perfectionist as he leaves no stone unturned while on set.
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David Fincher Explained the Nature ofThe Killer
The name of Fincher is enough to create a buzz and his most recent Netflix action thriller has grabbed several headlines. But to understand the essence of the movie, the director’s perception might help dissect the nature of the narrative. Speaking withDeadline, Fincher explains the thematic core ofThe Killer.
“The task at hand is relatable, it’s dramatic, it’s high stakes and in a lot of ways it’s extremely procedural, there are a lot of boxes that you need to tick before you exhale and pull. I didn’t really think of the movie as an assassin movie, I think of it more as a revenge movie,”Fincher said.
Fincher is a master of such grim and dark narratives. InThe Killer,he was keen on letting the primary character develop a code and then“I like the idea of that code being dismantled by his needs, by necessity.”The character arc ofMichael Fassbenderas The Killer, a professional assassin is not a straightforward narrative of a ruthless serial killer but rather the inner turmoil that created the storm on screen, at least, the director insists upon the idea.
The Killeris available to stream on Netflix.
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
