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, the dynamic duo behind Se7en is set to collaborate with Netflix on this project, further cementing Fincher's ongoing relationship with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, this currently untitled sequel will feature Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman, Cliff Booth.
The journey of how Fincher came to possess the script is intriguing. It's an evolved version of a story initially titled The Movie Critic, which was once slated to be Tarantino's final film before its abrupt shelving last year. However, Tarantino's passion for the project remained, leading him to entrust it to Fincher.
Reports from The Playlist indicate that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with an ambitious $200 million budget and plans to begin shooting in California come July. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt have prioritized this project, setting aside other commitments to focus on it.
Deadline has also confirmed that a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is indeed in development, with Pitt having received Tarantino's blessing to share the script with Fincher, marking the beginning of this unexpected collaboration.
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is considered a masterpiece in Tarantino's filmography. The anticipated sequel, possibly known as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, has high expectations to meet, especially given the conclusive nature of the original's ending. Yet, the broader universe has been further explored in other mediums.
In 2021, Tarantino expanded on the film's narrative with a novelization, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and shedding light on Cliff Booth's mysterious past, including the question of whether he killed his wife. This book is poised to gain additional significance with the release of the sequel, though its exact relevance remains to be seen.
For further insights into Tarantino's work, explore his reflections 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, reflecting its strong reception.
