David Fincher's directing method is a hot topic among actors and filmmakers, but is there a purpose behind it? It is no secret that David Fincher is a director who likes to do multiple takes of the same scene over and over again. While some actors see this method of directing as abusive and nihilistic, others understand the method as a way to bring out the actor’s best performance. The latter was true for Andrew Garfield, who worked with Fincher on the Oscar-winning film, The Social Network. In an interview with Collider for the press tour for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Garfield reflected on his breakthrough role as Eduardo Saverin and the day he filmed approximately 40 takes of the “Lawyer Up” scene. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 17 September, 2021