Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as Cliff Booth in a new spin-off film titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. Directed by David Fincher, the film is a continuation of Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The story centers around Booth, a stuntman with a complex past, as he navigates the evolving landscape of the film industry. The movie will premiere globally in IMAX theaters for two weeks starting November 25, before being released on Netflix on December 23.
Quentin Tarantino has taken on the role of screenwriter for the project, though he will not be directing. Despite his enthusiasm for the Cliff Booth storyline, Tarantino has previously expressed his desire for his final directorial work to stand apart from sequels. The new film is set in 1977, eight years after the original story, capturing Booth’s life amidst the transformation of Hollywood.
Joining Pitt in the cast are 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 featured Pitt alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, setting its narrative against the backdrop of Los Angeles in the late 1960s.
In the director’s chair for this spin-off is David Fincher, known for his work on films such as Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, and Gone Girl. Fincher also has a history with Netflix, having directed series like House of Cards and Mindhunter. His involvement in this project promises a fresh creative direction, distinct from Tarantino’s signature style.
The revival of Cliff Booth is not just a reunion with one of Tarantino’s memorable characters but also marks another collaboration between Pitt and a renowned filmmaker, this time under Fincher’s guidance. With Tarantino’s script and Fincher’s direction, the film is poised to offer a unique blend of storytelling and cinematic flair.