Los Angeles, April 2 – Brad Pitt is set to reprise his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth, the charismatic stuntman from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in a new film directed by David Fincher. The upcoming project is penned by Quentin Tarantino and will be produced under Fincher's first-look deal with Netflix, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Originally introduced in Tarantino’s 2019 hit film, Pitt’s Cliff Booth was the rugged, stylish best friend and stunt double to fading actor Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Set in 1969 Hollywood, the character became a fan favorite for his cool demeanor, unwavering loyalty, and mysterious past. Pitt's performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The new film will continue Booth’s story, although plot details remain tightly under wraps. It is also unclear whether Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Rick Dalton will appear in the project.
This development comes on the heels of Tarantino scrapping his anticipated final film, The Movie Critic. That project, set in the 1970s, was to follow a film critic writing for an adult magazine. Pitt was expected to reprise his role as Booth, who, according to Tarantino's novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is a dedicated movie buff—a detail that would have woven him naturally into the critic-centered storyline.
The film will mark another collaboration between Brad Pitt and director David Fincher, a duo known for their work on cinematic landmarks such as Se7en, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. This reunion, combined with Tarantino’s writing, adds to the anticipation around the project.
Tarantino has previously written scripts for other directors, including Tony Scott’s True Romance and Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn, making this latest collaboration a familiar creative territory.
The title and release date for the Netflix film are yet to be announced.
Tarantino-Penned Script Marks Return of Cliff Booth
Originally introduced in Tarantino’s 2019 hit film, Pitt’s Cliff Booth was the rugged, stylish best friend and stunt double to fading actor Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Set in 1969 Hollywood, the character became a fan favorite for his cool demeanor, unwavering loyalty, and mysterious past. Pitt's performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The new film will continue Booth’s story, although plot details remain tightly under wraps. It is also unclear whether Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Rick Dalton will appear in the project.
Follow-Up Emerges After Tarantino Shelves "The Movie Critic"
This development comes on the heels of Tarantino scrapping his anticipated final film, The Movie Critic. That project, set in the 1970s, was to follow a film critic writing for an adult magazine. Pitt was expected to reprise his role as Booth, who, according to Tarantino's novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is a dedicated movie buff—a detail that would have woven him naturally into the critic-centered storyline.
Fincher and Pitt Reunite After Acclaimed Collaborations
The film will mark another collaboration between Brad Pitt and director David Fincher, a duo known for their work on cinematic landmarks such as Se7en, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. This reunion, combined with Tarantino’s writing, adds to the anticipation around the project.
Tarantino has previously written scripts for other directors, including Tony Scott’s True Romance and Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn, making this latest collaboration a familiar creative territory.
The title and release date for the Netflix film are yet to be announced.
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