David Fincher reportedly left Netflix after tensions surrounding Cliff Booth

According to the tabloid Page Six, the director clashed with Dan Lin, the boss of Netflix’s film division, over the budget and reshoots.

Would David Fincher have chosen to leave Netflix because of Cliff Booth ?

This is what an article by Tatiana Siegel published by Page Sixthe New York Post tabloid. According to this information, the filmmaker ended up stopping his deal with the platform after several disagreements with Dan Lin, head of its cinema division, about the New Misadventures of Cliff Boothhis next film with Brad Pitt.

At this point, neither Netflix, nor Fincher, nor Dan Lin have confirmed this information.

The tensions would particularly relate to the new shots of the film. Fincher would have liked to organize major reshoots, with more time and additional budget to rework the editing. Netflix reportedly refused to finance all of its requests, before accepting a few additional days of filming. These shots, which would have required the reconstruction of sets, would also explain why the film was not presented at festivals this fall.

According to Page Sixsince Lin’s arrival as head of Netflix’s film division, in April 2024, budgetary policy has reportedly changed, aiming for a reduction in the production of original films and a stricter approach to spending.

Cliff Booth still represents a considerable investment for the streaming leader. The figures put forward by the American press suggest 40 million dollars in fees for Brad Pitt, and 20 million for David Fincher, and another 20 million more for Quentin Tarantino’s screenplay. The total budget of the film would thus exceed 200 million.

For the moment, no official figures have been revealed by Netflix. And David Fincher’s departure and the reasons attributed to him remain unclear. They have not been the subject of any official announcement from the parties concerned.

The New Misadventures of Cliff Booth will be released on December 23 on Netflix in France.