Between David Fincher and Netflix, it’s a deal that works. From the series Mind hunter, the director multiplies cooperation with the American platform. From this union they were born Manx or more recently A killer, two films that helped attract a community of film buffs and fans of the director.
Things will not stop there, Fincher would already have several new projects in the works. He would actively work on a serial version of the classic Chinatown, and the screenplay was written by Robert Towne.
The information was published in the press in 2019, but since then nothing has come to fruition.
The screenwriter recently spoke with Diversityclaiming that all episodes are written and all that remains is to start the machine.
According to certain sources he spoke with TracklistAND turn somewhat delayed the project. David Fincher would change his mind if he was interested in a television universe in tune with the times.
There have been rumors for several years that Fincher intends to adapt the concept Squid game in the land of Uncle Sam. Tracklist explains that the director wants “Strike while the iron is hot”.
For two years, the author worked on writing the script. Name of Dennis Kelly is mentionedthe one who worked on the series utopia.
The two have discussed working together in the past, when Fincher was considering taking on Utopia.
If the project ultimately fails, they could end up revolving around South Korean history.
Important license for Netflix
surprised, Squid game is illustrated as the most popular series in history platforms. In 2021 hostilities begin and the world discovers it “battle royale” bloody and socially imagined by Hwang Dong-hyuk.
The series is set to return to our screens in 2024, with new episodes that will tell the story of the revenge quest Seong Gi-Hun.
Netflix wasted no time in ramping up its forays into the space and produced a television game inspired by the deadly competition.
If proof is needed of the importance the brand (already) has for the SVoD giant, it has to be at the epicenter Theme parks which N rouge plans to open in a few months.
The idea of coming up with a remake is not particularly surprising. It wouldn’t be the first time Netflix has undertaken such an exercise.
We remember that Paper house a South Korean adaptation was offered in 2022, barely a year after the end of the original series. The result was quite questionable and part 3 is still waiting.
Netflix has not formalized the start of work on the sequel.
What does Netflix say?
If there is talk of a remake Squid game becomes increasingly persistent, Netflix has never confirmed its validity. It’s even quite the opposite since Ted Sarandos spoke about this topic a few months ago.
“Since the main series is still ongoing, there is no valid reason for Netflix to do a remake”.
The audience for the second season of the series Squid game will undoubtedly be closely watched, while the red N hopes to spark a new global phenomenon.
If the release timeline remains a secret, we can expect to discover these new episodes in the fall.
Netflix has already started a promotional campaign, reminding its subscribers of fond memories of the production thanks to very short teasers and announcement videos.
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