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Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
David Fincher's MINDHUNTER Series Could Return as a Trilogy of Films; Writers are Working on it — GeekTyrant
It's been a long, frustrating road for Mindhunter fans. David Fincher's hauntingly detailed psychological crime series seemed to disappear into the Netflix void after its second season, despite critical acclaim and a passionate fanbase. Since 2019, viewers have been left wondering whether they'd ever get closure or a proper ending. Now, we finally have a flicker of hope… with a twist. In a new conversation with CBR, Holt McCallany, who played Special Agent Bill Tench, shared the most encouraging update we've heard in years, and while it's not Season 3, it could be three two hour movies. 'So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance. I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts.' While, this isn't a sure thing, there is a possibility of Mindhunter returning as a trilogy of films, that is now officially on the table. For fans who've been stuck in cancellation limbo, this is big news. Mindhunter never looked like a big-budget beast, but Fincher's exacting standards and cinematic approach made the show expensive to produce, and that's part of why Netflix pulled the plug. The fact that writers are currently working on potential scripts signals that Fincher is seriously exploring this idea. And even if Netflix ultimately says no, there's still a chance these films could find a home elsewhere. The streaming landscape has shifted, and more than a few high-profile shows have hopped platforms to get finished. Of course, nothing is greenlit yet, but I love the idea that Mindhunter could return in the form of two-hour films. It's the kind of storytelling format that could actually suit the show's methodical pacing.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mindhunter could return as a film trilogy
Fans of Netflix's cult-favourite crime series Mindhunter may have reason to hope once more. Holt McCallany, who portrayed FBI agent Bill Tench in the show, recently revealed that conversations have taken place about reviving the series but not as a traditional show. Speaking to Comic Book Resources, McCallany shared that director and executive producer David Fincher has discussed the possibility of turning Mindhunter into a trilogy of feature-length films. 'I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago,' McCallany said. 'He told me there's a chance it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance. I know there are writers who are working, but David has to be happy with the scripts.' Originally premiering in 2017, Mindhunter gained critical acclaim for its dark, psychological storytelling and meticulous period detail. Set in the late 1970s, the series followed FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (McCallany), along with psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), as they developed criminal profiling techniques by interviewing notorious serial killers. Season 2 aired in 2020, but the series was put on indefinite hold in 2023 due to Fincher's other commitments. McCallany expressed both gratitude for the original series and cautious optimism for its potential return. 'I felt very fortunate and privileged to have gotten to do that show at all,' he said. 'I would love it if it were to return. Like I said, he gave me a little bit of hope - but the sun, the moon, and the stars would all have to align.' While nothing is confirmed yet, the update offers fans a glimmer of hope that Mindhunter's gripping story might still continue - just in a different format.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mindhunter Season 3 may be on the cards but there's a major twist
Mindhunter Season 3: Mindhunter Season 2, which premiered on Netflix nearly six years ago, emerged as a success and received rave reviews, with critics praising the execution. This set the stage for the third installment, but it never materialised. Now, in an exciting development, Holt McCallany— the star of the show– has shared an update about its future. In an interview, he said that Mindhunter Season 3 could happen but in a different form. Mindhunter may return, but there's a twist Holt McCallany, who received tremendous acclaim for his portrayal of Bill Tench in Mindhunter has opened up about the future of the series. In an interview, he shed light on his conversations with David Fincher– the Netflix show's executive producer and showrunner– and shared an exciting bit of information. McCallany said that Fincher plans to bring back the Mindhunter brand in the form of three two-hour movies. 'So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance.,' he was quoted as saying He further added that the scripts are in the works but the projects will materialise only when Davin Fincher is 'happy' with the outcome. "I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts,' he added. Mindhunter enjoyed a tremendous fan following because of its slow yet intense narrative. It remains to be seen if it is able to work its magic in this format. About Mindhunter Set in the late 1970s, Mindhunter centres on FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as they try to revolutionise the game-changing field of criminal profiling. Mindhunter is the brainchild of Australian playwright Joe Penhall.
