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, known for their work on Se7en, are developing this unexpected project for Netflix, continuing Fincher's established partnership with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will see Pitt reprise his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth.

The journey of this script into Fincher's hands is intriguing. Originally, it was an evolved version of Tarantino's The Movie Critic, which was initially slated to be his final film before being shelved. Tarantino, however, did not want the idea to go to waste and handed it over to Fincher to direct.

The Playlist reports that Netflix secured the screenplay for $20 million, with a projected budget of $200 million. Filming is scheduled to start in California in July, just three months away. While no other casting has been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not reprise his role as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this project over their other commitments.

Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report about the development of a Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel. Sources indicate that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to pitch the script to Fincher, leading to this surprising collaboration.

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14 ImagesOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a stellar addition to Tarantino's filmography. The anticipated sequel, potentially titled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor's high standards. The original film concluded decisively, yet its universe has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino published a novelization of the film, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and providing additional backstory on Cliff Booth, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This book is likely to add significant context to the upcoming sequel, although its exact relevance remains to be seen.

For more insights into Tarantino's work, explore his thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. You can also revisit our original review, which rated the film at 7.8/10.