After directing the first two episodes and serving as executive producer on Netflix’s political series/binge-watching experiment House of Cards, it seemed likely that David Fincher would be on board to direct more episodes of the series’ upcoming second season. But with production on season 2 expected to start in March, Fincher’s increasingly crowded schedule may prevent him from directing more episodes of the series.
So what could possibly keep Fincher from once more taking up the director’s reins on the series? Well, it seems he’s yet to make a decision regarding what his next project will be, and any choice will likely have a significant impact on the scheduling of the remaining films in his docket. And while those projects await a decision, the likelihood he’ll take part in House of Cards season 2 grows increasingly uncertain.
As you’ve no doubt read, one possibility for Fincher is Disney’s 3D remake of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea that the studio has recently given the green light to. However, it seems with Brad Pitt reportedly taking a pass on the film, the director has been unable to find the right leading man. Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: Retaliation) was mentioned as being on the short list of candidates, but he, like the other as-yet unnamed actors in consideration for the role, won’t be available until next year. According to The Playlist, that means that despite Disney being prepared to shoot the film in Australia this summer, it doesn’t look as though that will be happening.
That leaves the Reese Witherspoon-produced thriller Gone Girl and the long-in-the-works follow-up to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo as possible contenders for Fincher’s time. Several rumors are currently swirling around The Girl Who Played With Fire as a means to explain the delay. Everything from Sony wanting to reduce the budget to star Daniel Craig demanding more money to word that Steve Zaillian’s script needs significant retooling has been reported – which makes the project even less likely than Leagues at the moment. So unless another project suddenly drops in Fincher’s lap, Gone Girl may end up being the director’s next project.
But the biggest reason that Fincher may pass on the opportunity to direct an episode or two of House of Cards season 2 is that the project simply may not need him. For those of you who have tuned in to some (or all) of House of Cards, you’re likely aware that Fincher was behind the camera for the pilot and second episode, while various directors such as James Foley (Glengarry Glen Ross), Allen Coulter (Boardwalk Empire, Luck), Carl Franklin (Falling Skies), Charles McDougall (The Office) and Joel Schumacher (Batman & Robin) split up the remaining 11 episodes. As far as maintaining the stylistic choices and the overall quality of the series, those not named David Fincher have done a remarkable job – a sentiment the director reportedly shares.
While a Fincher-less House of Cards season 2 would certainly be a disappointment for fans of the director, the good news is that while his return would be considered a huge plus, it’s not necessarily imperative. At any rate, with production set to get started soon, a decision from the director is likely imminent.
House of Cards season 1 is currently available on Netflix.
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This really was unbelieveable. Watched all 13 episodes in 2 days. What a great Netflix show
I did too! Can’t wait for the next season.
Ditto, great series wish season 2 was out. Really addicted and great casts.
I know! It was so amazing! I kind of hate when I finish a show in two days, but it was so damn good! Everytime I stopped it and said to myself that I’d wait till the next day to watch any more, I just ended up watching more a few hours later!
He will regret Gone Girl if thats the route he takes!
Loved it. Watched it in three days cant wait for next season. When can we expect it? Will it be on Netflix?
What I have heard season 2 will be coming out in march…..
march is when they start the production of season 2
Wish the would give us ALL The Walking Dead Episodes at one time !
Hate the weekly wait !
Didn’t he only direct the first episode of House of Cards?
No sir, I directed both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of season 1.
It’s an honor sir.
“House of Cards” is awesome!! I know nothing about politics, let alone American politics, but this show makes me feel like I do. Or at least, it makes me think the world is run by scheming a**holes. But this show actually makes you root for the biggest a**hole.
The groundwork and visual style have already been lain down, on what is the best new series in all of new media. All in all I’m not too concerned about the change in directors. If anything I’m happy so David Fincher can do more things.
i hope they bring back joel schumacher. he directed 2 eps and they were really good. the whole series was good. i’m going to check out the bbc version next
it’s really a great show , can’t wait for the second season .
Loved the series. I would have delt with Russo a bit differently. Underwoods brand of politics will have to change a little,and we all know he doesn’t adapt well outside “his box”
Fincher is surefire to get an award for best director for the 1st or 2nd Episode .
Really hope they make a season 2 such a great show
The series makes me want to move to another panet. Don’t misunderstand, great series….just feeling like its not too far from reality. Will continue to watch and hope I’m wrong.
Watched all 13 episodes of House of Cards in two days – absolutely addicting and I don’t usually watch TV because the shows are so boring. Watching House of Cards was like reading a great book, and not being able to put it down. I just couldn’t stop going to the next episode and am greatly lacking sleep. Great actors, fabulous music, wonderful plot. It was amazing, can’t wait for more! Well done!
I couldn’t agree more with all of the above comments. Watched all 13 episodes in 2 days and loved it! Being an Author, I appreciated the twists, turns and intrigues I did not see coming! Makes me want to write a political thriller of my own…*laughs*
Thanks to David and all the other great directors that took part in the series. I can not wait for S2 and only hope it’s half as good – with or without David – as S1!
I was upset with the changes Flix made last year – the whole split between stream and DVD’s – but this show has restored my faith that maybe they can be a quality company once more!
That, Sir David, is in part to you! So, thank you.
I took the TV out of my house a while ago because I never find anything really entertaining to watch. Under stress from school assignments, I decided to take a break and watch something on netflix. I gave this show a shot and I have now finished all episodes, I simply could not stop watching it! I lovvvve! No assignments of mine were done and I now have to crunch, but it is well worth it! God help my grades and please send season 2 my way!
Totally dig the series and am looking forward to season 2 with only one caveat: the characters need fleshing out, with few exceptions (one of which was the now dead congressman) they’re all too A – similar and too B – one dimensional. Other than that, love it.
What a great show!I love it so much!The scenario, the actors, everything was so perfect!I look forward to the second series!
Very easy to watch over a two day peiod. Greta show and very interesting, especially since it is in current time scenario and has such terrific characters.
Wow! House of Cards is so addictive. Now we are unsure what to watch. Nothing compares!!! Please please please hurry with Series 2.
This was one of the most enjoyed series I’ve watched is quite some time (years) and the fact that I didn’t have to wait week after week to see what was going to happen next was awesome!!! I’m kind of going out of my mind wondering when season 2 will air. I think I watched the 1st season in 2 1/2 days. When it was done I was kind of lost.
I watched all 13 in one weekend. I’m on my 3rd time around. This show was absolutely amazing. I love politics so this was exciting, fresh, and modern with all the Aplle products and classy scenes. I can not wait for season 2, I just found out there would be on today! Yea!
I was under the impression that NF spent $100 million to make 3 seasons in a row!!! WTF?? I thought Tony Soprano was bad azz, Frank Underwood to the real bad azz!!!
Just one question remains…when is the 2nd season coming out? Spacey did it…again.
To the Writers:
House of Cards is slick, beautifully filmed and the writing is stunning.
What I found most fascinating is while I appreciated the power-hungry couple, what intrigued me the most was their apparent fidelity toward one another. That, to me, was refreshing and most interesting. Needless to say, as I am watching the ensuing shows, I find that not to be the case. It was disappointing to see Mr. Spacey go outside the marriage. I don’t know, it was just so much more interesting to witness a truly amoral couple all the while faithful to each other.
Any thoughts?
Sherry
absolutely gripping and fantastic, watched all episodes in 3 days and like all series left us hanging for season 2.The only problem is that with all the brilliant writing and acting, how many series will they do and the continuation of leaving us hanging for years to come.cheers minor problems though it is fantastic and personally being an englishman, i love kevin spaceys southern accent and just shows another string to his bow.
Love this show…watched it in 3 days. Bring it on!
just watched all 13 shows in 4 days…wow. If DC is just !% like this , no wonder our country is in the craps! Love the show, cant wait till the second season.
Wow, finally a series worth !!! It’s about time something good on TV. It has been years since anything this good has been done.
I watched all 13 episodes in 3 days. I am definitely hooked. This fits the void that BOSS filled, very nicely. Excellant series!