"David Fincher and Brad Pitt's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel in Development for Netflix"

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are 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 revive a script originally penned by Tarantino, which was once known as The Movie Critic and intended to be Tarantino's final film before it was shelved last year. This unexpected project is slated for Netflix, further solidifying Fincher's ongoing partnership with the streaming service.

The script, an evolved version of The Movie Critic, came into Fincher's possession through a fascinating turn of events. Tarantino, unwilling to let the story languish, entrusted it to Pitt, who then approached Fincher. Netflix reportedly acquired the screenplay for $20 million, with a planned budget of $200 million, and filming is expected to commence in California this July. While Brad Pitt will reprise his role as stuntman Cliff Booth, Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return as Rick Dalton. Both Fincher and Pitt have cleared their schedules to focus exclusively on this sequel.

Deadline confirmed these developments, noting that Pitt had received Tarantino's blessing to present the script to Fincher, paving the way for this surprising project.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, is widely regarded as a masterpiece in Tarantino's oeuvre. 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 and intense ending, but the world it created has been further explored in other media.

In 2021, Tarantino released a novelization of the film, which delves deeper into the 1960s California setting and sheds light on Cliff Booth's backstory, including the mystery surrounding his wife's death. This novelization will likely gain new significance with the release of the sequel, although its exact role in the new film remains to be seen.

For more insights into Tarantino's filmography, explore how the director views Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and how it compares to his other works. You can also revisit our original 7.8/10 review of the film.