"Fincher and Pitt's 'Hollywood' Sequel Set for Netflix"

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly reuniting to bring a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to life. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is set to be produced for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's ongoing relationship with the streaming platform. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as the stunt double, Cliff Booth.

The journey of this script to Fincher's hands is quite intriguing. It's an evolved version of Tarantino's previously shelved project, The Movie Critic, which was initially considered to be the director's final film. Despite its shelving, Tarantino remained keen on seeing the story come to fruition and entrusted Fincher with its revival.

The Playlist reports that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a hefty budget of $200 million planned for production, set to begin in California in July. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not be returning as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are fully committed, setting aside other projects to focus on this sequel.

Deadline has confirmed these developments, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to present the script to Fincher, leading to this surprising collaboration.

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14 ImagesOnce 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, which concluded with a definitive and impactful ending. However, the universe of the film has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the film, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and providing new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novelization will likely gain additional significance with the release of the sequel, though its exact role in the new film remains to be seen.

For more on 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.