Blank Check with Griffin & David

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo with Fran Hoepfner

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Nov 5, 2023

Fran Hoepfner, a guest on the podcast, dives into Fincher's 2011 Nordic noir, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. Topics include comparing Fincher's version with the original Swedish film, similarities between Lisbeth Salander and ET, Christopher Plummer's remarkable acting career, and the desire for a 'Witch Hacker' movie by Ben Hosley.

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ANECDOTE

Casting Rooney Mara

Fincher fought for Rooney Mara, whom Sony didn't want, comparing her to E.T.
He emphasized her unconventional beauty and the need for an actor who embodies the role, not just performs it.

INSIGHT

Casting Philosophy

Fincher prioritized an innate quality over performance in casting Mara.
He sought someone whose fundamental energy translates on screen even when depleted, given his demanding process.

ANECDOTE

Filming Process

Filming took seven months partly due to Swedish labor laws limiting work hours.
Fincher insisted on filming in Sweden for authenticity and reshot many sequences for perfection.

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