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Michael Fassbender as “The Killer”, an unnamed professional assassin

Paris, December 2022

Film: The Killer
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Director: David Fincher
Costume Designer: Cate Adams

WARNING! Spoilers ahead!

Background

It’s amazing how physically exhausting it can be to do nothing. If you’re unable to endure boredom, this work is not for you…

… begins the narration of the titular hitman portrayed by Michael Fassbender in The Killer, the latest film from director David Fincher. Based on Jacamon and Matz’s French graphic novel series of the same name, this pulpy action thriller—and arguably very dark comedy—centers around an international assassin who is undoubtedly skilled in his deadly craft, though perhaps not quite the infallible expert he builds himself into through his narration. Continue reading →