"David Fincher and Brad Pitt's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel Eyed for Netflix"

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly reuniting to bring to life a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, based on a script originally penned by Quentin Tarantino. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is set to be produced for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's ongoing partnership with the streaming platform. If all goes as planned, the yet-to-be-titled sequel will see Pitt reprising his role as the stunt double, Cliff Booth.

The journey of how Fincher obtained Tarantino's script is intriguing in itself. The screenplay is an evolved take on a story initially titled The Movie Critic, which was once slated to be Tarantino's swan song before being shelved last year. Tarantino, unwilling to let the concept die, has entrusted Fincher with its realization.

The Playlist reports that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a hefty $200 million budget set aside for production. Filming is expected to commence in California in July, just three months away. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not reprise his role as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are fully committed to this project, setting aside all other endeavors.

Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report, stating that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to pitch the script to Fincher, leading to this surprising development.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a stellar addition to Tarantino's oeuvre. The sequel, potentially titled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, faces the challenge of living up to its predecessor, which concluded with a definitive and impactful ending. However, the universe of the original film has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the movie, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and shedding light on Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novelization is likely to gain additional significance with the release of the sequel, though its exact relevance to the new film remains uncertain.

For a deeper dive into Tarantino's filmography, you can explore his thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other works. Additionally, our original review of the film awarded it a score of 7.8 out of 10.