David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly teaming up again to bring to life a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. According to The Playlist, this unexpected project is slated for Netflix, leveraging Fincher's established partnership with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as the stuntman, Cliff Booth.

The journey of the script into Fincher's hands is quite intriguing. It's an evolved version of what was initially known as The Movie Critic, a project Tarantino had considered for his final film before shelving it last year. Not wanting the idea to vanish, Tarantino has entrusted Fincher with breathing new life into it.

Sources from The Playlist indicate that Netflix has secured the screenplay for $20 million, with an anticipated budget of $200 million. The film is scheduled to start shooting in California this July. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not be returning as Rick Dalton. Fincher and Pitt are dedicating their full attention to this sequel, setting aside other projects.

Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report, adding that Brad Pitt received Tarantino's approval to pitch the script to Fincher, setting the stage for this surprising collaboration.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a masterpiece in Tarantino's filmography. The 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, though its universe has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the movie, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and providing new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This book may hold significant relevance to the sequel's narrative, though the extent of its influence remains to be seen.

For more insights into Tarantino's work, explore how the director feels about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. Additionally, our original 7.8/10 review of the film offers further analysis.