David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly set to collaborate once again, this time to bring to life a sequel script to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. According to The Playlist, the duo is working to develop this unexpected project for Netflix, further cementing Fincher's strong ties with the streaming service. If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will feature Brad Pitt reprising his role as stuntman Cliff Booth.

The journey of this script into Fincher's hands is intriguing. It's an evolved version of a story Tarantino once considered for his final film, tentatively titled The Movie Critic, which was shelved last year. Not willing to let the idea die, Tarantino has entrusted Fincher to bring it to the screen.

The Playlist reports that Netflix has acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a planned budget of $200 million. Filming is slated to begin in California in July. While no other casting details have been confirmed, it's known that Leonardo DiCaprio will not return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt are prioritizing this project, setting aside other commitments to focus on it.

Deadline has confirmed The Playlist's report, adding that Pitt received Tarantino's blessing to share the script with Fincher, leading to this surprising development.

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14 ImagesOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, which premiered in 2019, is widely regarded as a stellar addition to Tarantino's oeuvre. The potential sequel has high expectations to meet, given the original's definitive and impactful ending. Yet, the universe of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has been further explored in other formats.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the film, delving deeper into the 1960s California setting and offering new insights into Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novel will likely gain new significance with the release of the sequel, though its exact relevance remains to be seen.

For those interested in Tarantino's body of work, you can explore how the director feels about 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.