David Fincher's cult series, canceled five years ago, may become a film trilogy

What is known about the development of the new project by the creator of "Fight Club," in which the director will return to old characters?

"Mindhunter" fans' dream is showing signs of life again — though not as a full third season, but as something else entirely.

Just recently, actor Holt McCallany, who played Agent Bill Tench in the series, shared some encouraging news: David Fincher isn't ruling out a return for the cult project. And here's the kicker — potentially as a trilogy of feature films.

Director David Fincher in a black jacket and two men in police uniforms — David Fincher and a frame from the series "Mindhunter"

The conversation, according to Deadline, took place several months ago in Fincher's own office. McCallany says the idea of three two-hour films is floating around, and writers are already working on it. But as he adds, a lot depends on the director's mood — Fincher needs to be happy with the script. And that, as we know, isn't exactly easy.

Remember, "Mindhunter" was canceled after its second season in 2019: Netflix deemed the show too expensive. But since then, the series has become practically cult status and has only strengthened its position over the years.

Fans are demanding a continuation, critics remember it fondly, and the atmosphere of those interrogations with Ed Kemper and other killers still gives us chills.

So maybe we're looking at a cinematic return rather than another season. The odds are slim, but they're there. As McCallany put it himself, "the sun, moon and stars would have to align." We're waiting. And believing. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com covered another new Fincher project — a "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" spin-off.