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

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are set to reunite for a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, according to reports from The Playlist. This unexpected project is slated for Netflix, continuing Fincher's ongoing collaboration with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the sequel, which remains untitled, will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth.

The screenplay, which landed in Fincher's hands through a fascinating sequence of events, is an evolved version of Tarantino's previously shelved project titled The Movie Critic. Initially intended to be Tarantino's final film, the project was abruptly abandoned last year. However, Tarantino's determination to see his story come to life led him to entrust Fincher with the script.

The Playlist reports that Netflix secured the screenplay for $20 million and is planning a hefty $200 million budget for the film. Production is expected to commence in California this 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 dedicating their full attention to this sequel, setting aside other projects.

Deadline confirmed The Playlist's report, adding that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to bring the script to Fincher, paving the way for this surprising collaboration.

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14 ImagesOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a standout in Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel has big shoes to fill, given the original film's definitive and impactful conclusion. However, the world of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has been further explored through other mediums.

In 2021, Tarantino published a novelization of the film, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and shedding light on aspects of Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novelization will likely gain additional significance when the sequel is released, although its exact relevance to the new film remains to be seen.

For more insights into Tarantino's work, explore how the director feels about 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.