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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 ofSquid Game, the insider has shared that theZodiacdirector has allegedly agreed to take responsibility to direct this remake.
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David Fincher Reportedly Agrees to TackleSquid GameRemake
Last week, industry insider Jeff Sneider shared onThe Hot Micpodcast that the streaming giant, Netflix, wantsDavid Fincherto direct theSquid Gameremake. 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 ofSquid Game.TheSevendirector has years long experience of working with psychological thrillers and could do a great job with theSquid Gameremake as well.
However, he also has a history of leaving projects mid-way. The sequel toThe Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Mindhunter Season 3,andWorld War Z IIare some of the projects that seem to have lost track with time as Fincher moves ahead with new projects.
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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 includeLove, Death and Robots, Mindhunter,andMonk,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 theFight Clubdirector does not want to continue the ongoing shows. His crime series,Mindhunterwas 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 AmericanSquid Gamewould 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 Gameis available to stream on Netflix.
The Killerwill premiere on 04 August 2025 on Netflix.
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Source:The Hot Mic
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
