Fans 'can't wait' as Netflix announces David Fincher's psychological thriller return with The Killer

Netflix has announced that iconic filmmaker David Fincher is returning with his first psychological thriller in a decade.

The Gone Girl and Zodiac director is returning to the genre that made him a household name, with new release The Killer. It stars Michael Fassbender as an assassin who battles his employers - and himself - during an international manhunt.

In the nailing-biting teaser trailer, which you can watch below, The Killer reminds himself to 'stick to the plan' as he moves between jobs, running from one death to the next. The film's concept is drawn from writer Alexis “Matz” Nolent and artist Luc Jacamon’s 1998 graphic novel.

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Fans were mesmerised by the trailer, which was released by Netflix on Tuesday afternoon. Taking to Twitter, @HeroesUnbound said: "oh my god Fincher does it again this trailer is INSANE" while @thetrickster88 added: "Thank you for giving me more Fincher".

@inherentlydumb wrote: "It’s not just cool. It’s the coldest thing I have seen in a while. Just can’t wait for this" while @AgentDeli commented: "Fassbender doesn’t disappoint in any way. This one’s gonna be a fun ride." @JoshDemings said: "Fincher’s rep as the director with the best trailers remains unvarnished, this looks incredible no notes" and @ianamurray added: "there are genuine tears running down my face we're so f****** back on levels never before seen".

The film is also set to star Top Gun: Maverick's Charles Parnell, Dark Days actress Sophie Charlotte and Brit and Asteroid City star Tilda Swinton. Arliss Howard, who appeared in Fincher's 2020 biographical drama Mank, is also cast in The Killer.

Meanwhile Andrew Kevin Walker,