David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly set to collaborate once again, this time to bring a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to life. According to The Playlist, the duo, known for their work on Se7en, is working to develop this unexpected project for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's ongoing partnership with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will feature Brad Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman, Cliff Booth.
The journey of this script into Fincher's hands is a fascinating tale in itself. It is said to be an evolved version of what was once known as The Movie Critic, a project Tarantino had initially considered for his final film before it was abruptly shelved last year. Unwilling to let the idea languish, Tarantino has entrusted Fincher to breathe life into this new narrative.
The Playlist reports that Netflix acquired the screenplay for $20 million and plans to allocate a $200 million budget for the film, with shooting scheduled to begin in California in July. While no additional casting has been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are reportedly setting aside other commitments to focus on this project.
Deadline has also confirmed the development of the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to pitch the script to Fincher, leading to this surprising collaboration.
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a stellar addition to Tarantino's filmography. The upcoming sequel, potentially titled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor's legacy. The original film concluded with a definitive ending, but its universe has been further explored in other mediums.
In 2021, Tarantino expanded on the film's universe with a novelization that delved deeper into the 1960s California setting and shed light on aspects of Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novel will likely gain added significance once the sequel is released, though its exact role in the new film remains to be seen.
For more insights into Tarantino's work, you can explore his views on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. Additionally, our original review of the movie awarded it a score of 7.8 out of 10.
