"David Fincher and Brad Pitt's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel Coming to Netflix"

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly set to collaborate once again, this time to bring to life a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is destined for Netflix, further cementing Fincher's ongoing partnership with the streaming service. The sequel, which remains untitled, would see Pitt reprise his role as the stunt double, Cliff Booth.

The journey of the script to Fincher is a fascinating tale in itself. It is an evolved version of Tarantino's previously shelved project, The Movie Critic, which was initially planned to be his final film. Despite its shelving, Tarantino has shown a keen interest in seeing this narrative come to fruition and has entrusted Fincher to helm the project.

The Playlist reports that Netflix acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a hefty budget of $200 million set for production. Filming is slated to begin in California in July, just three months away. While no further casting announcements have been made, it's confirmed that Leonardo DiCaprio will not return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this sequel, setting aside their other commitments.

Deadline has also confirmed the development of the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's blessing to share the script with Fincher, paving the way for this surprising collaboration.

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14 ImagesOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a masterpiece within Tarantino's oeuvre. The anticipated sequel faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor, which concluded with a definitive and impactful ending. However, the universe of the film has been further explored in other mediums.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which not only retells the film's events but also delves deeper into the 1960s California setting. It offers new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including the unresolved question of whether he killed his wife—a detail that was hinted at in the film. As the sequel approaches, the novel's significance may grow, though its exact relevance to the new storyline remains uncertain.

For a deeper dive into Tarantino's filmography, explore how the director feels about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other works. You can also revisit our initial 7.8/10 review of the original film.