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, the duo, known for their work on Se7en, is working to bring this unexpected project to Netflix, continuing Fincher's successful partnership with the streaming platform. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will see Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth.
The journey of the script to Fincher's hands is intriguing. It is an evolved version of Tarantino's previously shelved project, The Movie Critic, which was initially considered to be the director's final film. Tarantino, unwilling to let the concept die, has entrusted Fincher with its realization.
The Playlist reports that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a projected budget of $200 million. Filming is slated to begin in California in July. While no other casting has been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this project over all others.
Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report, adding that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to share the script with Fincher, leading to the development of this surprising sequel.
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a stellar addition to Tarantino's filmography. The sequel, potentially titled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor's high standards. The original film concluded decisively, yet its universe has been further explored in other media.
In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the film, which delved deeper into the 1960s California setting and provided new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novelization is likely to gain additional significance with the release of the sequel, though its exact role in the new film remains to be seen.
For more insights into Tarantino's work, explore his thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. You can also revisit our original 7.8/10 review of the movie.
