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Olyphant Teases Fincher's 'Pledging' Directing Style
21 Jul
Summary
- Olyphant described Fincher's directing as a fraternity pledge experience.
- He humorously requested extra takes before Fincher could speak.
- Fincher's detailed notes covered technical framing and performance nuances.
Timothy Olyphant shared insights into David Fincher's demanding directing approach during his recent appearance on the Smartless podcast. Olyphant, reprising his role as James Stacy in the upcoming film 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth,' likened the experience of shooting multiple takes to 'pledging a fraternity.' He detailed how Fincher's direction could be exceptionally technical, focusing on minute adjustments in framing and performance.
Olyphant described a playful dynamic with Fincher, often asking for additional takes himself before the director could even offer notes. This approach, while requiring significant effort, fostered a sense of active participation for Olyphant. The actor's brief appearance in the sequel involved shooting one scene over a day and a half, highlighting the intensity of Fincher's process.
Fincher's reputation for exacting standards is well-documented. Stars like Robert Downey Jr. have previously spoken about the extensive number of takes required on his sets, with Downey Jr. recalling a scene in 'Zodiac' that reportedly reached take 218. Olyphant's comments shed further light on the meticulous nature of Fincher's filmmaking.
