Back in February, it was reported David Fincher was set to adapt the graphic novel series, “The Killer,” into a new feature film with Michael Fassbender attached to star. Since then, film fans have been waiting anxiously for some sort of confirmation the film is happening, as the report also claimed the filmmaker was hoping to begin filming this year. Well, we have good news—Fincher has been spotted in the wild and his “Mank” cinematographer has confirmed the film is moving forward… and soon.
According to The Film Stage, David Fincher has been spotted in France, thanks to a photo of him on the set of “Emily in Paris,” where he visited actress Lily Collins. The production on “The Killer” is said to begin as early as November, with a 2022 release date being eyed. Considering it was six years between “Gone Girl” and “Mank,” the idea of a new Fincher film within the span of a couple of years is great news.
And speaking of “Mank,” it appears the director is bringing back his Oscar-winning cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt to work the camera on “The Killer.” In a recent interview with El Diario Vasco, the cinematographer confirmed that he has been asked to reteam with Fincher on the new feature. With his work on “Mank” and his collaboration with Fincher on “Mindhunter,” it’s clear the director enjoys collaborating with Messerschmidt.
Based on the graphic novel series, “The Killer” tells the story of a ruthless assassin that might be losing his mind. With that description alone, it’s clear why this might have piqued the interest of Fincher, who is no stranger to dark dramas. The film is one of the projects he’s working on as part of his recent deal with Netflix, the streamer that previously released Fincher-backed projects such as “Love, Death + Robots,” “Mindhunter,” and “Mank.”