David Fincher and Brad Pitt are 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, the project, which is slated for Netflix, stems from a script originally penned by Tarantino, titled The Movie Critic. This screenplay, which was initially considered as Tarantino's final film before being shelved, has evolved into the foundation for the sequel.
The intriguing journey of the script to Fincher's hands adds an extra layer of excitement to the project. Netflix reportedly acquired the screenplay for $20 million and is planning a $200 million budget, with filming set to begin in California in July. Brad Pitt is expected to reprise his role as Cliff Booth, the stunt double, while Leonardo DiCaprio's return as Rick Dalton seems unlikely. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this project, setting aside other commitments to focus on it.
Deadline confirmed the development of the sequel, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to share the script with Fincher, leading to this unexpected collaboration.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, has been hailed as a significant achievement in Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel has high expectations to meet, especially given the conclusive nature of the original film's ending. However, the world of the movie has been further explored through Tarantino's 2021 novelization, which delves deeper into the 1960s California setting and provides more background on Cliff Booth, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death.
As fans eagerly await the sequel, they can revisit Tarantino's thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other works, as well as our original 7.8/10 review of the film.
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