David Fincher and Brad Pitt are set to collaborate once again on a highly anticipated sequel to Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." This exciting project, which is reportedly headed to Netflix, is based on a script originally penned by Tarantino, titled "The Movie Critic," which was intended to be his final film before being shelved last year.
According to The Playlist, the sequel, which is currently untitled, will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth. The script, an evolved version of "The Movie Critic," was acquired by Netflix for a staggering $20 million, with an estimated production budget of $200 million. Filming is scheduled to commence in California in July.
While Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return as Rick Dalton, the focus remains on Pitt and Fincher, who have put aside other projects to prioritize this film. The involvement of Fincher and Pitt came about after Pitt received Tarantino's blessing to present the script to Fincher, a move that has led to this surprising development, as confirmed by Deadline.
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," released in 2019, is celebrated as a landmark in Tarantino's filmography. The sequel has the challenging task of living up to its predecessor, which concluded with a definitive ending. However, the world of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" has been further explored in Tarantino's 2021 novelization, 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.
As fans eagerly await more details about the sequel, Tarantino's other works continue to be a subject of interest. You can explore the director's views on "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and how it compares to his other films, as well as our original 7.8/10 review of the movie.
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