The Killer (2023 film)
The Killer | |
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Directed by | David Fincher |
Written by | Andrew Kevin Walker |
Based on | The Killer by Alexis Nolent |
Produced by | Ceán Chaffin Dede Gardner Brad Pitt David Fincher |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Erik Messerschmidt |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Netflix |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Killer is an upcoming American neo-noir action thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker, based on the French graphic novel series The Killer by Alexis Nolent.[1] It stars Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton.
Cast
- Michael Fassbender as Christian / The Killer
- Tilda Swinton
Production
Development
In November 2007, it was announced that David Fincher would be directing an adaptation of the Matz French comic book The Killer, with Allesandro Camon writing the script, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment producing and Paramount Pictures distributing.[2] By February 2021, Fincher had taken the project to Netflix, where he had signed an overall deal, with Andrew Kevin Walker now writing the script and Michael Fassbender circling the lead role.[1] By June, it was reported that Fincher was planning to begin filming in November 2021 in Paris, while the involvement of cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt was also confirmed.[3] Tilda Swinton joined the cast in October.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began in early November 2021 in Paris and was expected to run through until March 2022; filming was also expected to take place in New Orleans and the Dominican Republic.[5] In January 2022, it was confirmed that filming would take place in St. Charles, Illinois in March for ten days.[6] On March 28th, 2022, it was announced that filming had wrapped.[7]
References
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 24, 2021). "David Fincher Reunites With His 'Seven' Screenwriter For Feature Adaptation Of 'The Killer' At Netflix; Michael Fassbender Circling Lead Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (November 1, 2007). "Paramount, Fincher catch 'Killer'". Variety. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ Sharf, Zack (June 24, 2021). "David Fincher to Film 'The Killer' in Paris This Fall with 'Mank' Oscar-Winning DP Messerschmidt". IndieWire. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Perez, Rodrigo. "Tilda Swinton Is Joining David Fincher's 'The Killer' Starring Michael Fassbender [Exclusive]". The Playlist. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ Asatryan, Tigran (December 9, 2021). "David Fincher 'The Killer' Netflix Movie: What We Know So Far". Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "Award-winning director David Fincher will film The Killer in Chicago area". Reel Chicago. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbptg_1rW2-/?utm_medium=copy_link
External links
- The Killer at IMDb
- Upcoming films
- American films
- American crime drama films
- American crime thriller films
- American neo-noir films
- American serial killer films
- American thriller drama films
- English-language Netflix original films
- Films about contract killing
- Films based on French comics
- Films directed by David Fincher
- Films shot in the Dominican Republic
- Films shot in Illinois
- Films shot in New Orleans
- Films shot in Paris
- Films with screenplays by Andrew Kevin Walker
- Live-action films based on comics
- Upcoming English-language films
- Upcoming Netflix original films