Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as Cliff Booth, the enigmatic Hollywood stuntman from Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in an upcoming spin-off movie directed by David Fincher. The film, titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, is slated for a two-week global IMAX release starting November 25, with a Netflix streaming debut scheduled for December 23.
Although Quentin Tarantino has penned the screenplay for this latest venture, he will not be directing it. Despite his enthusiasm for expanding on Booth’s story, Tarantino had previously expressed a desire for his final directorial work to be an original project rather than a sequel. The new film is set in 1977, eight years after the events depicted in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and delves into Booth’s navigation through a rapidly evolving film industry in Hollywood.
Joining Brad Pitt in this new chapter are Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, and Karren Karagulian. The original film, which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, was a nostalgic look at Los Angeles during the late 1960s, capturing the essence of a bygone era.
David Fincher, known for his work on films like Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, and Gone Girl, is at the helm of this spin-off, bringing his unique vision and expertise to the project. Fincher’s experience with Netflix is notable, having directed acclaimed series such as House of Cards and Mindhunter. This collaboration marks a significant reunion for Pitt and Tarantino’s iconic character, with Fincher’s direction promising to offer a fresh and distinct creative approach.
Quentin Tarantino’s directorial achievements include revered films like Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. The return of Cliff Booth in this spin-off is a noteworthy continuation of Tarantino’s narrative universe, enriched by Fincher’s cinematic influence and a star-studded cast.