"David Fincher and Brad Pitt's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel Coming to 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, based on a script originally penned by Tarantino himself. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is set to be produced for Netflix, further cementing Fincher's ongoing collaboration with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the as-yet-untitled sequel will see Brad Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth.

The journey of the script to Fincher's hands is intriguing. It's an evolved version of what was once known as The Movie Critic, a project Tarantino had considered for his final film before it was shelved last year. Determined not to let the idea die, Tarantino has entrusted Fincher to turn it into a reality.

The Playlist reports that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a hefty budget of $200 million planned, and filming is expected to start in California in July. While no additional 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 to this project, setting aside other work to focus on this sequel.

Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report, stating that Pitt received Tarantino's blessing to present the script to Fincher, leading to the surprising development of this sequel.

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14 ImagesOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a masterpiece within Tarantino's filmography. The sequel, however, faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor, which ended on a conclusive and powerful note. The world of the original film has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the movie, which delved deeper into the 1960s California setting and provided new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including whether he indeed killed his wife. This novelization will likely gain additional significance with the release of the sequel, though its exact relevance 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. Additionally, our original review of the film awarded it a 7.8/10 score.