Chinatown prequel: David Fincher will work with Robert Towne in the prequel

It has been confirmed that Netflix will be producing a prequel to 1974 Roman Polanksi classic, Chinatown. It was a mystery thriller film penned by Robert Towne. film received high praise from critics at time of its release and was minated for 11 categories at 47th Academy Awards. Read more to kw about supposed prequel of Chinatown.

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Chinatown gets a prequel

It has been reportedly said that a prequel series to Chinatown is in development phase. David Fincher, who is mostly kwn for his works like Fight Club, Se7en, Social Network, and ors, will be directing prequel to Jack Nicholson-starrer, Chinatown. He will be working with film’s writer, Robert Towne on this project. It will apparently focus on exploits of a young J.J. Gittes and will depict his early days as a private investigator. Netflix has t made an official comment yet on subject. 

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About Chinatown and its sequel

Chinatown is a 1974 mystery thriller film which featured Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston in lead roles. film was praised by critics and had received several awards. Towne, writer of movie, received Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It is widely considered by critics and fans as one of greatest films ever made. movie got a sequel in year 1990, which was called Two Jakes. Jack Nicholson reprised his role and was also director of film. movie featured Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, and Meg Tilly in lead roles. movie revolved around mes of adultery, murder, and blood money. sequel did t receive as much appreciation as original movie did. Fans are w stuck with mixed feelings about new prequel to film. 

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