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 a new spin-off movie directed by David Fincher. Titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, this film will delve into Booth’s life as he navigates the evolving film industry of the late 1970s. The film is scheduled for a limited two-week global release in IMAX theaters starting November 25, followed by its availability on Netflix from December 23.
Quentin Tarantino, who originally brought Cliff Booth to life, has penned the screenplay for the spin-off. Despite his enthusiasm for Booth’s character, Tarantino has chosen not to direct this project, expressing a desire not to conclude his directorial career with a sequel. The narrative is set in 1977, eight years after the original film’s events, and promises to explore new facets of Booth’s complex character as he adjusts to a very different Hollywood landscape.
The film boasts a star-studded cast alongside Brad Pitt, featuring talents such as Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, and Karren Karagulian. The original Once Upon a Time in Hollywood saw Pitt starring with Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, set against the backdrop of 1960s Los Angeles.
David Fincher, renowned for his work on films like Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, and Gone Girl, as well as Netflix series House of Cards and Mindhunter, brings his distinct directorial style to the spin-off. His involvement is expected to offer a fresh creative direction to the project, which marks a significant reunion between Pitt and his beloved character. Meanwhile, Tarantino’s directorial legacy includes critically acclaimed films such as Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight.
The return of Cliff Booth in The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth not only reunites Pitt with one of Tarantino’s iconic characters but also provides an opportunity to explore new narratives within the Hollywood milieu of the 1970s. This collaboration between Fincher and Tarantino’s writing promises a unique cinematic experience, blending nostalgic elements with contemporary storytelling.