The Chilling Masterpiece: David Fincher and Michael Fassbender Unleash Unprecedented Thrills, Leaving Audiences on the Edge

Summary

David Fincher's intention for Michael Fassbender's character in The Killer is to not evoke sympathy but rather to make the audience nervous about everyday people.

The director's goal is to illustrate the mundane nature of evil by emphasizing the potential dark side of seemingly ordinary individuals.

"The Killer" is set to debut in select cinemas on October 27th, followed by its availability for streaming on Netflix starting November 10th.

During a press conference at the Venice International Film Festival for the premiere of The Killer, director David Fincher discussed his intentions for the title character portrayed by Michael Fassbender. The film follows an assassin who rebels against his employers and embarks on a worldwide pursuit to evade capture and dismantle their operation. The movie is set to release in select theaters on October 27 and will be available for streaming on Netflix starting November 10.

According to Variety, Fincher explained that when bringing the character to life from Andrew Kevin Walker's screenplay, he did not intend to evoke sympathy. Instead, he aimed to create a sense of unease within the audience, making them apprehensive about the seemingly ordinary individuals they encounter in their daily lives. In Fincher's own words: "sympathy was the last thing on my mind."

Why Michael Fassbender Is The Perfect Casting For The Killer

Empathy never crossed my mind when it came to this character. No need for him to instill fear. Instead, I aimed for the essence of malevolence often found where you least expect it. My aspiration is for this film to make viewers edgy about the person standing behind them in line at Home Depot.

Fincher's decision to cast Fassbender as the protagonist in The Killer aligns perfectly with his vision for the character. Fassbender's portrayal is bound to bring the multifaceted nature of the role to the forefront, given his extensive experience in playing antagonists.

Fassbender is widely recognized for his portrayal of the iconic villain Magneto in the X-Men films, starting with X-Men: First Class in 2011. He continued to portray this character three more times, concluding with Dark Phoenix in 2019. In addition, he has played another significant antagonist, the morally ambiguous android David, in the films Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.

Despite his notable roles as a villain, Fassbender also has the ability to embody the average person, as required for his character in The Killer. This talent has been showcased in previous films like the drama Shame. Furthermore, his experience as an assassin in Assassin's Creed (2016) demonstrates his effortless ability to bring every aspect of a central character to life.

Source: Variety