Potential plans for a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood are surfacing, with David Fincher reportedly set to direct Brad Pitt in a follow-up project for Netflix. Reports indicate director Steven Soderbergh expressed surprise that Tarantino agreed to allow Fincher to direct a sequel.
The proposed film may carry the title The Continuing Adventures Of Cliff Booth. Further details suggest the story would place Cliff Booth in a new role as a Hollywood studio fixer, occurring approximately eight years after the events depicted in the original movie. Talk also includes the possibility of Leonardo DiCaprio appearing in a small role as Rick Dalton.
Meanwhile, Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary continue their work on The Video Archives Podcast. They use the platform to discuss films. Tarantino stated the show focuses on discussion rather than simply recommending movies. The Video Archives Podcast provides a space for exploring cinema history.
Listeners should tune in because they want to hear the conversation, not necessarily find movie recommendations, Tarantino explained. He noted he has read reviews from critic Pauline Kael without seeing every film she covered, finding value in the review itself. The focus for the podcast remains on having a good discussion about movies they watch together.
Tarantino recently shared his personal top three favorite movies. His list includes The Man In The Iron Mask from 1939, directed by James Whale; The Son Of Monte Cristo from 1940, directed by Rowland V. Lee; and The Last Of The Mohicans from 1936, directed by George B. Seitz.
Roger Avary also listed his top three films. Avary's selections are A Clockwork Orange (1971) by Stanley Kubrick, Sorcerer (1977) by William Friedkin, and M (1931) by Fritz Lang.
Released in 2019, the original Once Upon A Time In Hollywood was directed by Quentin Tarantino. The cast featured Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, alongside Al Pacino, Dakota Fanning, and Kurt Russell. The film depicted 1969 Hollywood during a period of industry change. Once Upon a Time In Hollywood sequel information has emerged in recent weeks.
The story followed fictional characters Rick Dalton, a television actor, and Cliff Booth, his stuntman friend, as they navigated changes in the film industry. The backdrop included real historical events surrounding Sharon Tate and Charles Manson. Steven Soderbergh surprised by Tarantino's agreement regarding the potential sequel.
