Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as Cliff Booth 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, the film will take viewers on a journey with Booth, a Hollywood stuntman with a shadowy past, as he maneuvers through an evolving film industry. This much-anticipated film will have a two-week global IMAX release starting on November 25, followed by its availability on Netflix on December 23.
Quentin Tarantino penned the screenplay for this project, although he has chosen not to direct it himself. Despite his enthusiasm for continuing the story of Cliff Booth, Tarantino previously expressed his desire for his final directorial project to not be a sequel. The narrative picks up in 1977, eight years after the events of the original film, delving into Booth’s life as he adapts to a transformed Hollywood landscape.
The film boasts a star-studded cast alongside Brad Pitt, including Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, and Karren Karagulian. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the predecessor to this film, featured Pitt alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie and was set against the backdrop of late 1960s Los Angeles.
David Fincher, known for his work on films such as Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, and Gone Girl, as well as Netflix series like House of Cards and Mindhunter, takes on the directorial role for this spin-off. His involvement promises to bring a distinct creative direction to the project. Meanwhile, Quentin Tarantino’s directorial legacy includes highly-regarded films such as Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight.
The return of Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth in this new venture marks a significant reunion with Tarantino’s iconic character, while Fincher’s directorial style is expected to offer a fresh take on the storyline. As fans eagerly await its release, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth promises to be a captivating addition to the world initially created by Tarantino.