"David Fincher, Brad Pitt to Reunite for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel on Netflix"

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are set to collaborate once again, this time to bring to life a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. According to The Playlist, the duo is working on a script originally penned by Tarantino, which was an evolved version of a project known as The Movie Critic. This sequel, currently untitled, is expected to be produced for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's relationship with the streaming service. Brad Pitt will reprise his role as stunt double Cliff Booth, while Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return as Rick Dalton.

The script's journey to Fincher is intriguing. Initially intended as Tarantino's final film before being shelved last year, The Movie Critic was reworked into this sequel. Tarantino, unwilling to let the idea die, entrusted it to Fincher, who is now steering the project forward. Netflix has reportedly acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a planned budget of $200 million. Filming is scheduled to start in California in July.

Deadline has confirmed these developments, noting that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to present the script to Fincher, leading to this unexpected collaboration. While no additional casting has been announced, Fincher and Pitt are fully committed to this project, setting aside all other endeavors.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is considered a masterpiece in Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel has high expectations to meet, given the original's definitive ending. However, Tarantino's 2021 novelization of the film expanded the universe, shedding light on Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novelization could play a significant role in the upcoming sequel.

For further insights into Tarantino's work, you can explore his thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. Our original review of the movie awarded it a 7.8 out of 10.

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