First Trailer for David Fincher's 'Gone Girl'; Director Exits Steve Jobs Biopic

Originally, this entry was solely going to be about the first trailer just released for director David Fincher's Gone Girl, an adaptation of the Gillian Flynn novel of the same name.

However, news broke just a couple hours back that the extremely talented filmmaker is reportedly 'out' as director for the Steve Job biopic he was looking to helm with Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) writing and possibly Christian Bale set to star.

First, I'll discuss Gone Girl.

The film is based on the crime-mystery novel about a man named Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) who becomes the lead suspect when his wife (Rosamund Pike) disappears on their five-year wedding anniversary.

The trailer - in typical Fincher style - has that unique look and feel to it (you can also view the film's poster below).

I haven't read the book but I'm certainly looking forward to anything Fincher does.  Not to mention, our upcoming Batman looks to be in pretty fine form as Affleck's seemingly landed one of his most complex and challenging roles in years.  Honestly, when has Fincher ever directed a bad performance?

Gone Girl opens October 3rd.

Anyway, now onto the Steve Jobs thing.

Apparently, Fincher wants too much creative control (including marketing) along with a $10 million up-front fee.

Sony isn't down with the filmmaker's demands and is now looking at other directors to take on the project.

Not for nothing, I understand studios feel things are always a business and are constantly looking to make the most money off of something, but this is David Fincher we're talking about.  One of the top 5 directors working in Hollywood today, bar none.  When the man wants something, you give it to him.  It's not like his track records hasn't proven anything short of greatness.

The original story notes there is the possiblity the studio may re-enter negotiations with the filmmaker down the line so here's hoping Sony comes to their senses.

Source:  20th Century Fox, The Hollywood Reporter