David Fincher and Brad Pitt are set to reunite for a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is slated for Netflix, continuing Fincher's established partnership with the streaming service. The film, which remains untitled, will see Pitt reprise his role as stuntman Cliff Booth.
The screenplay, initially titled "The Movie Critic," was intended to be Tarantino's final film before its cancellation last year. However, Tarantino, keen on not letting the story die, has entrusted Fincher with its revival. Netflix reportedly acquired the script for $20 million, with a projected budget of $200 million. Filming is scheduled to begin in California in July, just three months away. While no other casting details have been confirmed, Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are dedicating their full attention to this project, sidelining all other commitments.
Deadline has also confirmed that the sequel is in development, noting that Pitt had Tarantino's approval to share the script with Fincher, leading to this surprising collaboration.
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"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," released in 2019, is considered a stellar addition to Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel will have high expectations to meet, especially given the conclusive nature of the original film's ending. However, the universe of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" has been further explored in other media.
In 2021, Tarantino published a novelization of the film, which delves deeper into the 1960s California setting and sheds light on Cliff Booth's backstory, including the unresolved question of his wife's death. This novel could play a significant role in the upcoming sequel, although its exact impact remains to be seen.
For further insights into Tarantino's work, you can explore his thoughts on "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and how it compares to his other films. Additionally, our original review of the movie gave it a score of 7.8 out of 10.