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

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are set to collaborate once again on a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is slated for release on Netflix, further cementing Fincher's relationship with the streaming service. The currently untitled sequel will see Pitt reprise his role as the stunt double, Cliff Booth.

The script, which found its way to Fincher, is an evolved version of Tarantino's previously shelved project, The Movie Critic, which was once intended to be the director's final film. Despite shelving the original, Tarantino has not let the concept go and has enlisted Fincher to bring it to life.

Netflix reportedly acquired the screenplay for $20 million and is planning a hefty $200 million budget for the production, which is scheduled to begin shooting in California in July. While no additional casting details have been confirmed, it is known 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 The Playlist's report, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's blessing to share the script with Fincher, leading to this exciting development.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which premiered in 2019, is celebrated as a standout in Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel has high expectations to meet, especially considering the original's conclusive ending. However, the universe of the film has been further explored in other mediums.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the movie, expanding on the 1960s California setting and providing more details about Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery of whether he killed his wife. This novelization may play a significant role in the upcoming sequel, though its exact impact remains to be seen.

For more insights into Tarantino's work, explore how he views Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. Additionally, revisit our initial 7.8/10 review of the original film.