Michael Fassbender is set to star in the David Fincher-directed film adaptation of The Killer

Michael Fassbender is set to star in the film adaptation of the French graphic novel The Killer. Future work: On Wednesday, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Michael Fassbender will star in the upcoming film The Killer; he is pictured in 2019 What could have been: At one point, Fincher's frequent collaborator Brad Pitt was supposed to star in The Killer; he is pictured at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in February of 2020 The Killer was originally created in 1998 by writer Alex Nolent, who wrote under his pen name Matz, and artist Luc Jacamon. Taking the reins: Gone Girl director David Fincher will direct the project, which he has been involved with since at least 2007; he is seen in 2013 Storyline: The Killer will follow an in-demand assassin who begins to deal with his conscience while working on assignments Although the project was originally in development at Paramount, The Killer was placed into turnaround and subsequently picked up by Netflix. Working hard: Fassbender is also set to play Colt Magnum in the upcoming action comedy film Kung Fury 2; he is seen in 2017's The Snowman Fassbender will also appear in the upcoming sports biopic Next Goal Wins.