20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Zodiac (2007)

It's no secret that Fincher is a perfectionist when it comes to his work. It's understandable, given the intense stories he works on but at this stage, it's vital to keep up to the high standards he has set for himself with his earlier films.

There are countless tales of actors being pushed to their very limits with the director demanding take after take after take. Recently, it was revealed a scene in the hit Netflix show, Mindhunter, took an insane 75 takes before the director was happy. There is no settling when it comes to Fincher and his search for perfection pays off every time.

One actor who wasn't prepared for this intense work ethic was Jake Gyllenhaal. The actor spoke out against the directors intense filming habits, airing his frustration during an interview with the New York Times. Gyllenhaal was disheartened throughout filming, as Fincher would often delete multiple takes while still shooting the scene.

Overall, the actor reflected on the experience with a positive outlook, despite his complaints. He states “I wish I could’ve had the maturity to be like: ‘I know what he wants. He wants the best out of me'”.