David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly reuniting to revive a Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel script penned by Quentin Tarantino.
According to The Playlist, the acclaimed Se7en collaborators are spearheading this unexpected project for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's longstanding partnership with the streaming platform. If plans materialize, Pitt would reprise his role as stunt double Cliff Booth in this untitled sequel.
The script's journey to Fincher is equally intriguing. Reportedly an evolved version of Tarantino's shelved project The Movie Critic - originally intended as his final film - the director apparently refused to let the concept fade away, entrusting Fincher with its realization.
Sources indicate Netflix acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a projected $200 million budget and California filming scheduled to begin this July. While Leonardo DiCaprio isn't expected to return as Rick Dalton, both Fincher and Pitt have reportedly cleared their schedules to prioritize this sequel.
Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report, revealing Pitt secured Tarantino's approval before presenting the script to Fincher, resulting in this surprising development.
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The 2019 original Once Upon a Time in Hollywood remains a celebrated entry in Tarantino's filmography, making its sequel a highly anticipated follow-up. While the first film concluded definitively, its universe has expanded through other mediums.
Tarantino's 2021 novelization not only adapted the film's events but also deepened its exploration of 1960s California, offering new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory - including resolution to the lingering question about his wife's fate. These developments may gain new significance when the sequel arrives, though their exact relevance remains unclear.
For more Tarantino content, explore the director's perspective on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and our comparative analysis of his films. You can also revisit our original 7.8/10 review of the movie.
