"Fincher and Pitt's 'Hollywood' Sequel Heads to Netflix"

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly teaming up 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 slated for Netflix, marking another collaboration between Fincher and the streaming platform. The film, currently untitled, will see Pitt reprising his role as the stunt double, Cliff Booth.

The screenplay, an evolved version of Tarantino's previously shelved project The Movie Critic, which was initially considered to be Tarantino's final film, has found a new lease on life under Fincher's direction. The Playlist reports that Netflix acquired the script for $20 million, with a planned budget of $200 million. Filming is set to commence in California in July. While no further casting details have been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not reprise his role as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this project, setting aside other commitments.

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

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14 ImagesOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, which premiered in 2019, is celebrated as a standout in Tarantino's filmography. The upcoming sequel has high expectations to meet, especially since the original film concluded decisively. However, Tarantino has further explored this world through a novelization released in 2021, which delves deeper into the 1960s California setting and sheds light on Cliff Booth's mysterious past, including the unresolved question of whether he killed his wife.

The novelization will likely hold new significance once the sequel is released, though its exact role in the new film remains to be seen. For those interested in Tarantino's work, you can explore his thoughts 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.