Recent reports have suggested that award-winning director David Fincher has been in talks to direct the remake of the popular Korean action thriller, Squid Game. The director is known for his detailed work and passion for filmmaking. He has established himself in the industry with his dedication to his work and has earned a following over the years. However, he also has a reputation for leaving projects mid-way.
After revealing that Netflix is eyeing Fincher for the remake of Squid Game, the insider has shared that the Zodiac director has allegedly agreed to take responsibility to direct this remake.
David Fincher Reportedly Agrees to Tackle Squid Game Remake
Last week, industry insider Jeff Sneider shared on The Hot Mic podcast that the streaming giant, Netflix, wants David Fincher to direct the Squid Game remake. Netflix’s 2021 survival drama was highly praised by viewers and was a commercial and critical hit. There have been talks of the show’s remake for a while.
And recent reports have claimed that the Oscar nominee has decided to take the job. According to Jeff Sneider, Fincher has agreed to direct the US version of Squid Game. The Seven director has years long experience of working with psychological thrillers and could do a great job with the Squid Game remake as well.
However, he also has a history of leaving projects mid-way. The sequel to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Mindhunter Season 3, and World War Z II are some of the projects that seem to have lost track with time as Fincher moves ahead with new projects.
David Fincher’s Netflix Projects That Got Lost in the Shuffle
David Fincher has worked with Netflix on several projects. Some of the Netflix shows he has been associated with include Love, Death and Robots, Mindhunter, and Monk, along with a new series, The Killer, that is set to release this year in November.
However, there have been questions raised why Netflix or the Fight Club director does not want to continue the ongoing shows. His crime series, Mindhunter was canceled by the streaming giant after two seasons. He explained that the reason behind the show’s cancellation was its high budget and it was not getting enough reception to continue it.
However, it would also be interesting to see if the American Squid Game would be able to gain the same response as the original series, considering that the second season of the show is expected to release the following year.
Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix.
The Killer will premiere on 10 November 2023 on Netflix.
Source: The Hot Mic
