David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly 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 dynamic duo behind Se7en is working to develop this unexpected project for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's ongoing partnership with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will feature Brad Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman, Cliff Booth.

The journey of this script into Fincher's hands is quite the tale. It's an evolved version of what was once known as The Movie Critic, a project Tarantino had initially planned as his final film before it was abruptly shelved last year. Unwilling to let the concept die, Tarantino has entrusted Fincher with the task of bringing it to the screen.

The Playlist reports that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a projected budget of $200 million. Filming is slated to begin in California in July, just three months away. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it's noted that Leonardo DiCaprio will not be returning as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are fully committed to this project, setting aside all other endeavors to focus on this sequel.

Deadline has also confirmed that a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is indeed in development. Their sources indicate that Pitt received Tarantino's approval to share the script with 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 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 with a definitive ending, yet its universe has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the film, which not only covered the movie's events but also delved deeper into the 1960s California setting. The novel provided new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including whether he was responsible for his wife's death—a question left open in the film. This book is likely to gain additional significance once the sequel is released, though its exact relevance to the new story remains to be seen.

For more insights into Tarantino's work, you can explore his thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other films. Additionally, our original review of the movie awarded it a 7.8 out of 10.