David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly set to collaborate once again, this time to bring a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to life. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is slated for release on Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's ongoing partnership with the streaming platform. The sequel, currently untitled, will feature Brad Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth.
The journey of the screenplay to Fincher's hands is a fascinating tale in itself. Originally, Tarantino had penned a script titled The Movie Critic, intended to be his final cinematic work. However, after shelving the project last year, Tarantino decided to rework it into a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Fincher has now taken up the mantle to direct this evolved narrative.
The Playlist reports that Netflix secured the screenplay for $20 million, with a planned budget of $200 million. Filming is expected to commence in California this July. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it is known that Leonardo DiCaprio will not reprise his role as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are fully committed to this project, setting aside all other engagements.
Deadline has also confirmed the development of this sequel, noting that Pitt received 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 widely regarded as a masterpiece within Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel will have big shoes to fill, especially since the original film concluded with a definitive and impactful ending. However, the broader universe of the film has been further explored in other mediums.
In 2021, Tarantino expanded the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood universe with a novelization that delves deeper into the 1960s California setting and sheds light on Cliff Booth's mysterious past, including the unresolved question of whether he killed his wife. This novel will likely gain new significance once the sequel is released, though its exact role in the narrative remains to be seen.
For more insights into Tarantino's filmography, you can explore his thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other works. Additionally, our original review of the film awarded it a 7.8 out of 10.
