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===Untitled ''Chinatown'' prequel series===
In November 2019, it was reportedannounced that [[Netflix]] had closed a deal with Fincher and [[Robert Towne]] to develop the pilot script for a series prequel to ''[[Chinatown (1974 film)|Chinatown]]'', focusing on a younger version of the J. J. Gittes character. Fincher was to serve as he[[showrunner]], worksand in[[Executive aproducer town#Television|executive whereproduce]] "thealongside wealthy[[Joshua andDonen]].<ref>{{cite corruptionmagazine|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/chinatown-prequel-series-netflix-david-fincher-robert-towne-1203408719/|magazine=[[Variety involves(magazine)|Variety]]|title='Chinatown' areasPrequel likeSeries landin Development at Netflix From David Fincher, oilRobert Towne|author=Otterson, andJoe|date=November gangs."18, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr.|title= Netflix Teams Robert Towne And David Fincher for 'Chinatown' Prequel Series Pilot Script|url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/chinatown-prequel-series-pilot-robert-towne-david-fincher-netflix-1202789041/|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 19, 2019|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> Fincher confirmed he was still attached to it as of 2021,<ref>{{cite web|last=Hersko|first=Tyler|url=https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/david-fincher-tv-series-about-movies-chinatown-show-prequel-1234623075/|title=David Fincher Is Working on a 'Film Appreciation' TV Series Where Guests Discuss Favorite Movies|website=[[IndieWire]]|date=March 11, 2021|access-date=March 17, 2024}}</ref> and, in 2023, rumors circulated that [[Henry Cavill]] had signed on for a role in the series.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kamal|first=Nathan|url=https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/henry-cavill-chinatown-netflix-series.html|title=Exclusive: Henry Cavill In Talks For Chinatown Netflix Series|website=Giant Freaking Robot|date=January 10, 2023|access-date=March 17, 2024}}</ref> By 2024, Towne confirmed that the script for each episode had been completed.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/features/chinatown-50th-anniversary-robert-towne-prequel-david-fincher-1236043979/|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|title=As 'Chinatown' Turns 50, Robert Towne Reflects on His Netflix Prequel Plans With David Fincher and Writing Jack Nicholson's Most Iconic Role|author=Murphy, J. Kim|date=June 22, 2024|access-date=June 24, 2024}}</ref> According to ''The Playlist'', Fincher eyed and wanted [[Tom Pelphrey]] to play the young Gittes.<ref name="Playlist">{{cite web|last=Perez|first=Rodrigo|url=https://theplaylist.net/david-fincher-to-direct-brad-pitt-in-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-sequel-written-by-quentin-tarantino-exclusive-20250401/|title=David Fincher To Direct Brad Pitt In 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Sequel Written By Quentin Tarantino [Exclusive]|website=The Playlist|date=April 1, 2025|access-date=April 1, 2025}}</ref>
==2020s==
===''Bitterroot''===
In September 2024, it was reported that Fincher became attached to direct ''Bitterroot'', a [[Western film|Western]] crime thriller for [[Netflix]]. Its premise follows an elderly rancher who becomes the victim of financial fraud after winning a million-dollar sweepstakes and turns to robbing banks and hunting down the thieves while being pursued by his son, the sheriff.<ref name="WoN">{{cite web|url=https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/david-fincher-and-michael-gilio-teaming-for-netflix-western-bitterroot/|title=David Fincher and Michael Gilio Teaming for Netflix Western 'Bitterroot'|date=September 3, 2024|first=Kasey|last=Moore|website=What's on Netflix|access-date=September 3, 2024}}</ref> The screenplay written by [[Michael Gilio]] originally appeared on [[The Black List (survey)|The Black List]] in 2008 under the title ''Big Hole''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2008/12/the-black-list-is-out-7744/|title=THE BLACK LIST 2008: Top Screenplays|date=December 10, 2008|first=Nikki|last=Finke|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=September 3, 2024}}</ref> Production was scheduled to begin in January 2025 in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://productionlist.com/production/bitterroot/|title=''Bitterroot'' (Feature Film)|website=Production List {{!}} Film & Television Industry Alliance Production|access-date=October 15, 2024}}</ref> The project was put on hold, in place of the ''[[Once Upon a Time in Hollywood]]'' spinoff.<ref name="Playlist"/>
===''Rope''===
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