Timothy Olyphand embraces David Fincher’s demanding take style for upcoming film

Actor Timothy Olyphand explained that director David Fincher’s reputation for insisting on many takes once seemed like an unnecessary power move. In interviews on the “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” podcast and the “Smartless” show, Olyphand said he initially found the process grueling, but later came to appreciate it, saying he “couldn’t wait to do the 20 takes.”

He is starring as James Stacy in Fincher’s upcoming film “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Olyphand noted that the demanding schedule now motivates him, and he even jokes about asking for an extra take after each one. The comments highlight the actor’s shift in perspective toward Fincher’s meticulous directing style.