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- Brad Pitt is back as Cliff Booth in a new Netflix original directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino.
- The sequel follows Booth’s darker journey as a behind-the-scenes Hollywood "fixer" cleaning up the industry’s messes.
- Filming begins in July 2025, with a Netflix release expected in 2026.
Brad Pitt Stars in Netflix's Dark Hollywood Sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
If you thought the story of Cliff Booth ended with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s flamethrower finale, think again. A new chapter is officially in the works—and it’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing Hollywood sequels in years.
Announced via Deadline, The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth is the follow-up none of us knew we needed. Brad Pitt is reprising his role as the enigmatic stuntman-turned-sidekick, but this time, he’s front and center. And the team behind the camera? It’s an A-list dream combo: Quentin Tarantino is writing, David Fincher is directing, and Brad Pitt is producing. It’s Hollywood royalty stacked on top of Hollywood royalty.
Booth in the Shadows – A Hollywood Fixer Like No Other
While the original film was a colorful, revisionist love letter to 1960s Tinseltown, this sequel dives headfirst into the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry. Booth isn’t just a charming brawler anymore—he’s a fixer.
Think Michael Clayton meets Ray Donovan but filtered through Tarantino’s slick dialogue and Fincher’s razor-sharp direction. When a studio needs something… delicate handled—be it scandal, blackmail, or even a body—Booth is the guy they call. He operates from the shadows, loyal, unshakeable, and utterly unfazed by the filth beneath Hollywood’s glitzy surface.
It’s the kind of gritty, morally gray role Pitt thrives in, and it opens the door to a noir-tinged narrative that could really separate this sequel from its predecessor.
A Fincher-Tarantino Collab? Say Less.
Here’s where things get even juicier: Quentin Tarantino, the man who usually clings to directing his own scripts, is handing the reins to David Fincher. That’s huge. According to reports, it was Pitt himself who pitched the idea after years of successful collaborations with Fincher, including Se7en, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
While Tarantino is known for his kinetic energy and genre-blending bravado, Fincher brings precision, mood, and a signature chill that might just turn this sequel into a slow-burn masterpiece. Their styles are wildly different, but that clash could be the secret sauce that makes this film sing.
We’re talking pulp fiction with prestige polish.
Who's Coming Back?
As of now, there’s no official confirmation on returning cast members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Margot Robbie. But rumors are swirling. According to insider Jeff Sneider, DiCaprio has been offered $3 million for a single day of shooting, which suggests a flashy cameo or an extended flashback. No confirmation yet, but it’s wild enough to be true.
Margot Robbie, who played Sharon Tate in the original, has reportedly expressed interest in returning to the role if invited. Given the sequel’s tone shift, her inclusion might be more symbolic than narrative—but that’s pure speculation for now.
Straight to Netflix – A New Era for Cliff Booth
Unlike Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which enjoyed a wide theatrical release and award-season buzz, The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth will be a Netflix original. That’s a major pivot, but one that makes sense. With Tarantino stepping away from directing and Fincher being a longtime Netflix collaborator (Mindhunter, Mank), this platform switch feels like a creative match.
Production is set to kick off in July 2025, and if all goes to plan, the film will premiere sometime in 2026. Given the star power and behind-the-scenes talent, expect this one to dominate streaming charts—and maybe even awards talk.
The Verdict So Far
What began as a fun character in a revisionist fairy tale has now evolved into something darker, sharper, and more mysterious. The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth promises to explore a dirtier side of Hollywood we rarely see—told through the eyes of a man who doesn’t blink when things get messy.
It’s Fincher. It’s Tarantino. It’s Pitt with a hammer and a wry smile. Count us way in.
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