In an exciting development for cinema enthusiasts, David Fincher is set to direct a sequel to the critically acclaimed film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” This project marks a unique collaboration, with Quentin Tarantino penning the follow-up to his Oscar-winning epic. According to a report by Variety, the sequel is currently in the works at Netflix, where Fincher holds a first-look deal.
In this much-anticipated sequel, Brad Pitt will reprise his role as Cliff Booth, the charming stuntman with a dark twist. The production is particularly noteworthy, as it involves a high-profile director taking the helm of a sequel to another renowned director’s film. Furthermore, this transition from a traditional theatrical studio to a streaming platform like Netflix highlights the evolving landscape of the film industry. The announcement coincided with the movie theater industry's annual gathering at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, emphasizing the significance of this shift.
This sequel comes on the heels of Tarantino scrapping his previous plans for what would have been his tenth and allegedly final feature, titled “The Movie Critic.” A script had already been written, and Brad Pitt was set to star in the lead role. This film, which was rumored to take place in the 1970s, would have followed a film critic working for a porn magazine. Interestingly, there were hints that Pitt's character might have shared traits with Cliff Booth, who was revealed to be a film enthusiast in Tarantino’s own novelization of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Now, fans can look forward to Pitt officially returning to the role that earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
This project marks a reunion between Pitt and Fincher, who have collaborated on several acclaimed films, including the seminal thriller “Se7en,” the cult classic “Fight Club,” and the Oscar-winning “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” As excitement builds for this sequel, it appears less likely that Leonardo DiCaprio or Margot Robbie will reprise their roles from the original film.
While Tarantino is celebrated for his distinct style as a writer-director, he has also penned scripts for other filmmakers, such as Tony Scott’s “True Romance” and Robert Rodriguez’s “From Dusk till Dawn.” On the other hand, David Fincher has already made two features for Netflix, both of which share thematic elements with this new project: the Hollywood period piece “Mank” and the intense thriller “The Killer.”
As the film progresses, fans are eager to see how this unique collaboration unfolds, blending the creative visions of two of Hollywood's most talented storytellers.
