David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly teaming up once again to bring a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to life. According to The Playlist, the dynamic duo behind Se7en is working on a project that could soon grace Netflix screens, further strengthening Fincher's partnership with the streaming service. The proposed sequel, currently untitled, would see Pitt reprising his role as the charismatic stuntman, Cliff Booth.
The journey of the screenplay into Fincher's hands is intriguing. It is an evolved iteration of Tarantino's previously shelved project, The Movie Critic, which was initially considered to be the director's swan song before its sudden cancellation last year. Tarantino, however, was not ready to let the concept vanish and has entrusted Fincher with its revival.
The Playlist reports that Netflix has secured the script for $20 million, with plans for a $200 million budget and filming scheduled to start in California in July. While no other casting has been confirmed, it is understood that Leonardo DiCaprio will not be returning as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this project, setting aside all other commitments.
Deadline has since confirmed these developments, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to share the script with Fincher, paving the way for this surprising sequel.
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a masterpiece in Tarantino's oeuvre. The potential sequel, tentatively known as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor's legacy. The original film concluded definitively, but its universe has been further explored in other mediums.
In 2021, Tarantino expanded the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood universe with a novelization that delved deeper into the 1960s California setting and provided new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including the contentious issue of whether he was responsible for his wife's death. This novelization may hold significant relevance to the upcoming sequel, although its exact influence remains to be seen.
For further insights into Tarantino's filmography, you can explore the director's thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other works. Additionally, our original review of the film awarded it a 7.8 out of 10.
