David Fincher's 'Gone Girl' (starring Ben Affleck)

[Akijama]

Following the flop of "The Lone Ranger," we here at The Playlist have been discussing what this means for future projects on Disney's slate, and more specifically, David Fincher's "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea." As you might remember, Fincher's pal Brad Pitt passed on the lead role, and the other actors the director is looking at the for the part (Channing Tatum among them) aren't available until next year. But following the twin disasters of 'Ranger' and "John Carter," is Disney really going to flip the switch on this project, especially with a director who demands as much financial freedom and creative control as Fincher? Or is it another ambitious concept that's a dicey prospect for a four-quadrant hit? We're sure those discussions will be ongoing at Disney (who are yet to greenlight it) but until then, Fincher is moving on his next feature.

First announced back in January, Fincher is directing an adaptation of the critically acclaimed best-selling novel "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn, and has selected Ben Affleck for the lead role. Hot damn. The thriller tells the tale of a woman who disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary, with all the evidence pointing to her husband Nick, the latter role which Affleck will take. In the novel, he's a 34-year-old reasonably successful magazine journalist who moves back home to Carthage, Missouri, to open a bar with his sister after falling into financial hardship following the recession. As we noted, the role requires someone who can play things close to his chest without giving away whether Nick is a stone-cold killer or an innocent caught up in someone else's machinations. But all told, Affleck is a pretty fine choice....

...and an interesting one. It appears he's jumping at the chance to work with Fincher, even if it means crowding his own calendar, as he's also due to direct "Live By Night" for Warner Bros., and he's still aiming to deliver it for a 2014 release. And with "Gone Girl" shooting this fall, he'll be working on a tightrope. Thoughts? Let us know. And you can see the rest of our choices for the cast in We Read It: Casting David Fincher's Potential Next Movie 'Gone Girl.' [Deadline]

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[Scottie]

Fincher!

[jamesdevil]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Fincher!

Yeah. Easiest movie ticket ever sold.

[Hucksta G]

Always excite for Fincher!

[FestinaLente]

David Fincher!!! And what a perfect book for him to adapt. I love the Ben Affleck choice. He should fit the character really well. There are so many twists in this book, I can't wait to see it on the screen. I agree that Emily Blunt is the best choice of those three actresses, but Charlize or Natalie would work beautifully also.

And as for the ending, when I read it, I was FURIOUS. But in the weeks and months that followed, I found it worked and suited the story and its characters' personalities well. Felt believable. In other words, I highly recommend the book.

[xheatowin]

Absolutely loved the book. The world needs more Fincher movies. I can't wait.

[Abdrewes]

Sweet. Nice to read Fincher's finally gonna get going with his next project.

[onetet]

I've been meaning to read this book. With Fincher attached, it's a must.

[Shanderson88]

Originally Posted by onetet

I've been meaning to read this book. With Fincher attached, it's a must.

I have not been meaning to read this book. Not that I have a problem with it, I just know nothing about it.

However, much like you, with Fincher attached, it's a must.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Akijama

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...medium=twitter

I'm guessing you've forgotten about the thread you've already set up.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=gone+girl

[majorkonig41]

Fincher is incapable of making a bad film. That includes Alien 3. Sign me up for opening day.

[Ben_UK]

I'm happy to watch any Fincher film, however for me its a movie about the wrong girl.

[Shanderson88]

Originally Posted by Ben_UK

I'm happy to watch any Fincher film, however for me its a movie about the wrong girl.

Yeah...after my initial "awesome, Fincher!" moment when seeing this, it then clicked that this is even more of a kick in the pants to my hopes of seeing Played With Fire done by Fincher.

[Shanderson88]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Fincher is incapable of making a bad film. That includes Alien 3. Sign me up for opening day.

I actually agree with you. I don't think Alien 3 is a masterpiece or anything, but I find it to still be a well made, enjoyable film.

My least favorite Fincher movie is actually Benjamin Button, and it isn't that it is a poor film (it is technically excellent), I just wasn't very overwhelmed by the whole experience. Overall though, I don't feel he has made a bad film yet.

[Malik True]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Fincher is incapable of making a bad film. That includes Alien 3. Sign me up for opening day.

Zodiac is one bloated film and I did not care for it. I am on board with you with everything else even though I have not seen TGWTDT, I prefer the Swedish version.

[DoubleDownAgain]

Originally Posted by Malik True

even though I have not seen TGWTDT, I prefer the Swedish version.

How can you prefer something over something else if you haven't seen both films?

[Shanderson88]

Originally Posted by DoubleDownAgain

How can you prefer something over something else if you haven't seen both films?

I was wondering the same thing. I know I prefer the Fincher version, because I have seen both.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by DoubleDownAgain

How can you prefer something over something else if you haven't seen both films?

He is obviously insane.

[Kevin Holly]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Fincher is incapable of making a bad film. That includes Alien 3. Sign me up for opening day.

I agree!

Although the last five minutes of

[Show spoiler]The Game are so horrible, they kind of ruin the otherwise great movie. I was quite engaged throughout, and could think of a score of good ways the film could of ended, but the way it did was not even on my radar, and it SUCKED and kind of killed it.

[DoubleDownAgain]

Originally Posted by Kevin Holly

I agree!

Although the last five minutes of

[Show spoiler]The Game are so horrible, they kind of ruin the otherwise great movie. I was quite engaged throughout, and could think of a score of good ways the film could of ended, but the way it did was not even on my radar, and it SUCKED and kind of killed it.

I get that....

[Show spoiler]But it worked for me, but I understand if you can't go along with it how it could be a big problem