David Fincher interview on "Mindhunter" with Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany (2017)

A discussion of the Netflix series "Mindhunter" with executive producer and director David Fincher and two stars from the show, Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany.
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[@leokimvideo]

The best show Netflix ever produced. It's so sad it's not going into more seasons. That the BIG problem with Netflix shows

[@bradlloyd6261]

I agree ! THIS WAS, MASTERFUL!

[@sakurathornsickle5681]

Unless it’s a rip off and directed toward teenagers of course.

[@deadlock1011]

Apparently Fincher is more optimistic about doing season 3 than he was before Mank was released

[@myhologram3125]

It's not Netflix's fault in this case. David Fincher just said he doesn't feel like making a new season. I'm sure that eventually he will want to again. For all intents and purposes, we haven't gotten season 3 because Fincher took a break from it.

[@terrondt]

@@myhologram3125 very long break apparently

[@sonnypearce5279]

Holt was born for this role, he literally is Bill Tench.

[@barfymann362]

Allegedly he tried to meet with the real Son of Sam, who goes by the name "Son of Hope" now. Berkowitz declined.

[@joaoluizsn]

I loved that they gave him more screen time

[@LoaThunder]

@@barfymann362 According to Holt himself even

[@SavoirRare]

I have a feeling if I met him in person I would have difficulty discerning him from his character.

[@carmencollor1224]

even his appearance changes, without a lot of makeup & props!

[@aeh5109]

David is a genius. How he manages to make us excited in a series about serial killers, with little to no violence at all, still surprises me

[@vladko5333]

That´s actually so true

[@TA-to7kt]

Everything about this show is brilliance. Even the soundtrack. The music is perfectly situated.

[@FrancisFilmsYT]

Love how Fincher was always keeping Holt in mind for roles and finally found one he could offer him. So sweet, Holt is great in the show too.

[@FrancisFilmsYT]

bullseyesss the best for real, love his work so much. Also so happy for Holt too, seems like a good guy

[@Andrew-bf2oj]

Fincher changed TV (Netflix) with House of Cards and Mindhunter. Some of the best episodic content I've ever watched. And despite what people say about Zodiac, it's one of my favorite movies.

[@jimmydivicio838]

Andrew Morse amazing cinematography , good cast , thrilling story I mean what do you want more in that movies definitely in my top 5 from 2000 to 2019

[@paulstaker8861]

I don't think I ever heard anything but praise for Zodiac.

[@EbuteUoy07]

zodiac is his best movie

[@SDsailor7]

I would say s7ven have it in my movie library but zodiac is a really close second. And I also have it.Cheers

[@26michaeluk]

I've never heard Zodiac spoken ill of honestly. It's a great movie.

[@earlyoyster2793]

I love Holt. He seemed so gentle and articulate. I always get teary eyed whenever he talks about how grateful he is with his roles. :)

[@isaacgraham5727]

I saw an interview with him from a few months ago where he was talking about how amazing it is that after ~30 years of constant auditioning and schlepping for any role he could find, after Mindhunter for the first time in his career he no longer has to audition - people are finally writing roles with him in mind and sending his agent scripts all the time.

[@lazylurker2842]

​@@isaacgraham5727nooo he's so adorable and hot hehe

[@noidreamers]

I'm here for Groff's voice. It's kinda weird seeing him in Holden Ford mode during interviews lol. He's usually so bubbly and cheeky, maybe he's nervous in front of his idol (Fincher) xD

[@carmencollor1224]

Jonathan Groff's voice has this enchanting way...it lulls you.

[@philipg5511]

Frozen 🤣🤣

[@tracieday8661]

I'm getting sleepy

[@VivekPatel-ze6jy]

That's why I find Anna+Kristoff believable

[@agatar2688]

Very much so... i love his voice

[@TheEwokExplorer]

How could this show NOT receive a third season?! It’s one of the most brilliant shows ever! Original, bold, dark, intense, intelligent. Incredible writing. Inspired, nuanced, dare i say perfect performances by the whole cast but especially the great Jonathan Groff and Holt MacNalley and all the actors playing in the seeial killers. And of course the mad genius David Fincher at his best

[@thatfilmydesaikid]

Apparently the viewing numbers weren't feasible enough for the cost that was going into the show. But this statement is from a few years ago when Netflix initially cancelled its renewal. Recently, could be thanks to the following it's grown, Fincher said They might get around to it sometime soon, given everyone's dates start lining up.

It´s amazing how every time Fincher opens his mouth, people stop and listen to him. Love this show, finished Season 2 yesterday and it´s even better than the first.

[@nross3101]

Agree with you👍👍

[@charogomezruvalcaba9321]

Agreed! Thats RESPECT...

[@jaysharpESQ]

Oh I hope so. Just started

[@scottrockify]

This interviewer is like "Oh, you are in a television show that is about criminals, so that makes you experts on criminal psychology, so I will ask your important opinions on this very real, terrible tragedy that happened; in this promotional interview of ours."

[@anti0918]

Yes there is no question Charlie Rose is a terrible interviewer. I don’t think he watched a single episode before sitting down with them.

[@minaharker6641]

Omg he keep asking stupid things 😩

[@Maxbps88]

@@anti0918 This is certainly not Charlie's finest interview.

[@charogomezruvalcaba9321]

On México there was a TV program named "LA REINA DEL SUR, THE QUEEN OF SOUTH" And the actress KATE DEL CASTILLO actually believes she was THE QUEEN, with a very erratic behavior......Is very refreshing to see and enjoy the AMAZING PERFORMANCE AND DIRECTING without That confussion about the characters, They are WONDERFULL artists not FBI profilers..... I want the 3rd season so Bad!!!

[@t-streetamvs10]

Holt fielded it so deftly. I was impressed.

[@jbellflower83]

God David Fincher has sooo many good movies and shows. Seven, fight club, zodiac, girl with the dragon tattoo, gone girl etc. He's a genius.

[@_festival]

The game, panic room, house of cards.

[@MondayNightFriend]

@@_festival social network, so many.

[@gun1987gunn]

David Fincher has the face of a young boy. Apart from the grey, he doesn't look old. Haha.

[@sweetheartmegz]

Lol I was just thinking about the same thing

[@dylanthrillmour866]

Gamer Gunn of 87 he looks better than me & he’s pushing 60

[@mimijanjua]

David Fincher kind of looks like a baby faced Dennis Hopper. I don’t know why I thought he’d look old and gnarly.

[@stjepan_8902]

Holt is an amazing actor. It's hard to believe he was struggling to get an important role. He's perfect for this role. A guy with great social skills, down to earth and a great team player. He would have been perfect as Baito in a non-crappy adaptation of Ghost In The Shell.

[@Lifeoftheparty8290]

He was just a genuine man trying to be the best he can be such a likable character

[@lancegoodthrust546]

I love Fincher at the end talking about Zodiac and thinking it was too long with no closure. It just shows how humble he is and how much he cares that he puts out a good piece that's quality. Can't say that about a lot of the directors in Hollywood these days.

[@mtanushoska]

Fincher is genius - for me he defined the 90’s and now is making Tv masterpiece. There is something about him, pure talent indeed. Love his work and dedication.

[@GalletaGalletosa]

zodiac is my favorite fincher film, the "non closure" thing i think gives it a more "real" feel to the story and how the real case was

[@ottovaughnjr.9282]

@Jivy lol

[@kdizzle901]

Se7en is his best film

[@rochajraphael]

Exactly, zodiac is a masterpiece.

[@hashvendetta7226]

@Jivy yeah, but you can thank chuck for a lot of that.

[@beefknuckles]

That's a great way of putting it! That's also my favorite film of his

[@pherenike8079]

Can't wait for season 2! And God, Jonathan's voice is a dream.

[@SuperNikoj]

God this is why I love film..the way David Fincher depicts conversation and understands the importance of it is just incredible and so informative when watching a story unfold.

[@LunaTheKitty0]

Holt McCallany was in fight club. Does anybody remember ? He was one of Tyler Durdens army members! (ROBERT PAULSON) Great to see him work with Fincher again !

[@joehera8311]

Wasn't a big role but now his the driver and did good this second season

[@Flesharrower]

He was also in Alien 3...

[@eidsongregory5795]

"hang self portrait. build house!"

[@joehera8311]

@@eidsongregory5795 maybe that's the point cause 3 is pretty bad

[@erbaldwin1]

"His name is Robert Paulson. His name is Robert Paulson".

[@firenze5555]

Fascinating show - what a shame they haven't made season 3!!!!

[@user-ld7uj9pv8e]

The Bill Tench character and the actor are very attractive.

[@charogomezruvalcaba9321]

So beautifull!!!

[@honeythacker5848]

Gosh his voice

[@cristiangonzalez6968]

12:40 the amount respect he has for Fincher

[@ohboilien]

CRISTIAN GONZALEZ yes very much agree, it’s so fascinating to watch. I feel like David Fincher is a person that often makes people react this way bc of his charisma.

[@E3CB]

Great catch! (y)

[@caliinthevalley24681]

The return of Season 3 Mind hunter is the only thing that would get me to renew my NetFlix subscription

[@linajurgensen4698]

Jonathan and Holt in the series remind me a lot of Connor and Hank in Detroit: become human.

[@ajjelbilel2173]

One of the best Series ever made of recent times. Fincher is amazing as always!

[@danielbishop6743]

I love this show SO much. Its damn near perfect.

[@Mirrtamirrv]

David Fincher is a genius. The way he talks is just full of intellect.

[@y2kmedia118]

David Fincher looks up whenever he's thinking, that is a sign of an individual who thinks in images in a very high level which also indicates very high intelligence

[@fembot521]

David Fincher plus John Douglas’ life is a recipe for an amazing story. One of my favourite movies is Manhunter and to see this Netflix series about Douglas is a dream come true. I read the book on BTK written by Douglas and to see it acted on screen is wonderful. Thank you from all of us who love these detective stories. For me it is not about the killers, it is about the detectives trying to solve a diabolical puzzle.

[@alrightchris3030]

Zodiac is by far my favorite film. Although I do undertand the criticism against it, I think having no closure adds to the overall themes of the film, it adds to that notion throughout the film kf obsession. All of the characters in the film are obsessed with Zodiac, and where did it lead them? Having no closure just makes the film not only more realistic, but it inherently humanized all of the horrific events shown in the film.

[@darrenboylan651]

Well, the case doesn't have closure, either. Adds to the mystique.

[@26michaeluk]

If people criticize it for not having closure, they're the type of people who need to be spoon fed a tidy resolute ending.

[@26michaeluk]

@UpAndDown Truly a great post. There is nothing I can even add to your post cause you nailed all of it.

[@nectarinedreams7208]

Zodiac having no closure is one of the best things about that masterpiece of a movie.

[@ryanj1322]

These two are so deep in their roles and knowledgeable about it and their background of it to create a realistic scene, that I feel they could go in to a real scenario and be good criminal profilers. Really glad Fincher took his time with this series and these actors, and I anticipate more to come.

[@_-_Bungus_-_]

Let me make it plain. Mindhunter is/was my favorite show. I cried watching this. Thank you. (season 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[@vertigobridge3024]

Wife and I watched together and almost gave up. The first few episodes had some stilted and forced dialog. We're both glad we didn't give up on it. Turned out to be one of our favorite series.

[@DharmendraRaiMindMap]

Seeing Mindhunter is one of the reasons to live ! What a huge risk David Fincher has taken . He has made this very words oriented . The visuals are dull green. The characters all look depressed & low energy . The music is just plain . The focus is purely on words Such clarity , such depth , such continuity such great learnings about the criminal mind & at large about the human mind . Sometimes you tire because of the monotony but the learnings compel you to move forward . Thank you internet . Thank you Netflix . Thank you all the people that believe in intelligent cinema I usually read the book after the movie I read Mindhunter by John Douglas who is like a combo of Bill & Holden - the REAL FBI Founder of the Behavioural Science Unit What a treat !

[@dilexsonkanthasamy6817]

Thanks for the upload. Fincher has definitedly brought out some great moments involving serial killers to the big screen. Se7en, Zodiac , Dragon tattoo and now Mind hunter, can't wait to see the upcoming season.

[@SDsailor7]

When does the new season of mindhunter start?Cheers

[@asapknowledge8858]

@@SDsailor7 16

[@SDsailor7]

@@asapknowledge8858 16 of this month?

[@asapknowledge8858]

@@SDsailor7 YUP

[@Beraksekebon21]

i would love to see the remake of Breakfast at tifannys directed by David fincher lol

[@michaela9967]

The remake is A girl with a dragon tattoo lol

[@ggoannas]

Story and delivery. The two things most of Hollywood has forgotten. Now it is all action, clichés and exposition, exposition, exposition.

[@firestarhk3875]

Jonathan’s face @ 14:15 😂😍

[@whitetie13]

I loved this show and it’s a shame we don’t get the pay off of the BTK storyline . Netflix really does sux

[@itsaashish]

There should be more videos of Professor Fincher.

[@nathanalexander7333]

This dude has a serious problem with letting people finish their thoughts without interjecting. For God Sake let your guest speak! Mindhunter is one of the best shows created.

[@Flesharrower]

Asking actors for perspectives or insights on actual crimes is ridiculous...

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

yeah i like Charlie Rose but fuck, that intro question was bullshit. They are there to talk about their show and he makes them answer questions they have no expert opinion on. Just cringeworthy. If i was Fincher or those actors, i would be fuming. Thank god he went forward and the rest of the interview was good.

[@anti0918]

Yes there is no question Charlie Rose is a terrible interviewer, and always has been.

[@maryrose9185]

We Need the 3 Season of Mindhunter now!!!!

[@impatrickt]

9:55 when you have to introduce two people and completely forget their names.

[@sampearce6225]

His name was Robert Poulson

[@rufuspipemos]

OMG, that is The Beast, from Shot Caller!!!! Unrecognizable!! He must be a helluve actor. Need to watch this show, which up to know I have not.

[@armywalaby]

Imagine how much better the scenes from the book Fight Club would have looked in the movie with Holt reading them.

[@DharmendraRaiMindMap]

Fincher is one of the most intelligent directors in movie history ! Period !

[@justconnnoor]

Holt was actually in Fight Club which is pretty cool lol.

[@emiliog.4432]

David Fincher. Awesome talent. Love his lighting. Realistic lighting. Dark.

[@dafcorleone]

I love Mindhunter

[@David73490MY]

Great insight on directors getting terrified with an 11 pages scene. Certainly challenging.

[@anthoneyrago]

Watching this show, listening to these discussions, being a child development major I’ve never questioned the perpetrators understanding of right and wrong. I’m pretty sure they understand what they are doing is wrong. I see the problem as more of an impulse control issue. In all these interviews i hear the same key terms of gratification, satisfying impulses. Why can’t they control their impulses? I think every human on the planet can safely say they have wanted to hurt someone but they can control that desire. Why can’t these people control that impulse the way others can?

[@meteda1070]

David Fincher looks like he was assembled 5 seconds before the camera turned on.

[@3MMUHH]

David Fincher is an incredibly talented director, all of his work is prolific.

[@antoniodalmas6603]

I'm afraid you have no idea what "prolific" means

[@klorglork6917]

@@antoniodalmas6603 lol right. I think profound is the word they were looking for.

[@DMalltheway]

Alien 3 fell short and The Social Network is overrated, but his others are very good

[@livelovelaughimagine]

I would have rather watched a roundtable interview in which Jonathan, Holt, and Fincher just talked about the show amongst themselves. I get the impression someone else came up with Charlie Rose’s questions, and I am skeptical that he even watched the show.

[@cheminem]

Unfortunately I agree. It is a lot to expect Rose to watch 20 hours of television for a 40 minute interview. If he did this with all of his guests he would probably have no time for himself. But it is definitely necessary for a good interview.

[@VladimirLeninify]

Zodiac is a certified classic. The case is frustrating, the movie naturally exhibits that to. The ending still works though. Its a completely satisfying experience so long as you know its coming.

[@DMalltheway]

Most homicide cases never get solved.

[@donnythompson9233]

I just finished watching both seasons (yeah, I do realize that I’m way late to this particular party), and I thought that the series was incredibly well-done…it had me hooked from the very first episode. IMO, the writing was stellar, as was the casting - not only with the actors who played the members of the BSU team, but also with the fantastic actors who portrayed the real infamous killers; Damon Herriman as Manson (who, BTW, also portrayed Manson in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”), Oliver Cooper as David Berkowitz, Jack Erdie as Richard Speck, Christopher Livingston as Wayne Williams, Happy Anderson as Jerry Brudos, etc., were all so perfectly cast, giving absolutely outstanding performances… Oh…and Cameron Britton as Ed Kemper? Holy cow! If you’ve ever seen interviews with the real Ed Kemper, you’d have to agree that Britton’s portrayal of him was so spot-on, being both brilliant and chilling (and if Britton didn’t win an Emmy for it, or at the very least be nominated for one, he damned-well should have!) Each episode was done very well in terms of historical accuracy, too - not only providing a glimpse into the dark, twisted minds of very real serial and mass killers, but also in its fascinating look into the origins of The FBI’s Behavioral Sciences Unit in its fledgling years. As a side note, even the music/songs chosen deserve a big thumbs up, too, as they were 100% accurate to the time frame of each episode, and remaining so as the years passed in the series, and that’s rare, as directors often take broad liberties with the music used in period pieces. My only regret about watching the Mindhunter series, is finding out that the end of season two was it, that there wouldn’t be any more seasons! I mean, dayyummm! You can’t hook me into a series like that and then just end it! 😖

[@AthenaGM]

Geez, Holt is such a handsome man!

[@djpeekay25]

Can’t believe Stacey Roca from the Office is in this amazing show!

[@suttree3233]

Fincher is the Bob Fosse of our time, just an absolute technical master.

[@silverbolbo]

Love the show ,is so well made I had no idea the FBI had to learn to catch the killers ...

[@Dr.VonBraun]

Fincher is the best. Period.

[@m0zric]

Threshold Pictures Benjamin Button and Social Network are the same genre as Gone Girl, or The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo?

[@m0zric]

Threshold Pictures I wouldn’t call Benjamin Buttons or Social Network thrillers; they’re both drama-flicks. Benjamin Buttons has more in common with Forrest Gump than Fight Club, for instance.

[@rodrigojvillasmil6480]

There are 15 top directors. 1_SKubrick 2_Hitchcock the rest go up and down. I love Fincher but I don't know if one can tell he is better than MScorsese. We should rate great directors according to their capacity to achieve excellence in different genres.

[@Rohangp7]

you two guys, Tell me about the dynamic of the those two characters? Jonathan and Holt looks at each other "what what dynamic??"

[@iLLWiLLTheMiCK]

Holt has a great voice, sounds tough, yet is smart and calm

[@film_magician]

I love that these two got to work together again.

[@egeg5428]

more sits up and holt can be a perfect older version of Fincher batman

[@Reanimathor]

13:52 This is the reason Zodiak was such a masterpiece, but it's worrying he considers it as a "lesson".

[@liamarunbennett8282]

Charlie Rose is like a buggy proto A.I. simulation of a tv interviewer from a dystopian cyberpunk-noir world

[@allobove7798]

How has Holy not become a huge star.

[@mistressf]

i still can't believe they just have an hannibal lecter statue at quantico

[@deadNightwatchman]

karen.f Wut???

I love the team behind Mindhunter, but Charlie Rose is just so shockingly BAD.

[@Thomas...191]

He's BAD he's BAD ya know it... jamon...

[@ThatGingerCuntFromTerminator2]

Disagree

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

The interviewer? He is indeed bad. Never heard of him before, one of the perks of not being american.

[@frankcasale4334]

@@RRRRRRRRR33 he is morally and legally bad, a serial abuser of women

[@anti0918]

Yes there is no question Charlie Rose is a terrible interviewer.

[@killswitchrulez00]

Tomorrow finally

[@epochnoir3215]

These are tough questions to ask an actor, but it's interesting to hear what they say nonetheless.

[@rebeccanascimento8234]

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I would much rather have Finher do series instead of movies. Its exaclty the medium that allows him to put all of his creativity with time and patience, laying out the character in such a way I honestly didnt really feel in Benjamin Button or even Zodiac. This show was an incredible binge and he was so right about Groff, the really gives this honesty necessary to sell the character , like he is on our side. Holt is my favorite character in the show, his moral compass connects deep into my heart, a real honest, kind, good man. I really miss Anna Torv in this conversations, she was crucial to how the show unravelled and he did her character with exceptional care. As a woman, who felt particularly distress with the content on the show, her professionalism made me see the show in a different light. Almost like and academic study, just like in her vision. Long story short, i need 5 seasons as it was promised. Dont care if they pick it up years later. This is nop noch production.

[@jaysharpESQ]

After just watching season 1 ... I'd agree with that!! And I do love all his movies

[@whitesoserious6563]

Zodiac is my favourite Fincher film

[@stefanthorndahl1666]

thanks. love your channel! :)

[@twinsflamuri]

Stefan Thorndahl QT is went from the masterpiece of Pulpfiction,to the trash of his last outing OUTIH ,is so bad that u can literally see lack of directon lack of script to the point of madness...😡

[@landedjesus6805]

lets be honest.mr fincher looks like the perfect combination of the killers in the serie...he tortures our minds,hurts our souls,entertain our eyes and still we love him.great man

[@nabetse1999]

Why does this look like its from 2004??

[@suemetogiveadamn]

HahaHahahaha the interviewer is asking all these serious questions and Jonathan and Holt are like brooo we're actors not experts! But still they tried their best

[@Keepgoing42]

Tench is awesome

[@SMOOVHIM]

Holy delivers regular lines as if he’s speaking an Emmy award winning line..dude knows how to articulate and capture attention from just his voice alone.

[@Headloss]

I wonder if Finchers bedroom is as minimalist & partly run down as most of the rooms he uses in his films. Live his trademark directing style & cinematography. So unique & cool. Dark, with yellow!/blue hues. His & Michael Manns styles are the coolest around.

[@fegu]

Good lord that was a short interview

[@jaygrambling79]

As someone who's life has in too many ways been a mirror of Mindhunter, I have to say that whether intentionally or otherwise, it captures so many elements of the reality of a life of the type these characters live its frightening...Mindhunter is a masterpiece!

[@joesbeard]

Love seeing Holt! Been a fan since Alien 3.

[@jackcroatan]

David is the best director in the last 30 years. He must do the movie about The East Area Rapist.

[@susiehonore8462]

Every day, i look on netflix ,jf Season 3 is Coming.in mindhunter..the Best serie..

[@aptonymic3014]

zodiac is my favourite fincher film by far lmao

[@orangewarm1]

Rose has had his day. Retire.

[@di9729]

Give us season 3 please!!!!

[@sudhanshudwivedi170]

Best series ❤️

[@himanshusinha8245]

Don't worry David, I loved Zodiac

[@D.RossRedgoatcomicbooks]

I fucking love this show.mindhunter is kick ass show.I can wait for Friday.

[@joehera8311]

Holden becoming a serial killer is not fare fetch

[@suekruchten8713]

I AM STILL ALIVE BECAUSE I READ THE BOOK MIND HUNTER.. I.. OWE MY LIFE TO MR. DOUGLAS.