Hollywood Shocker: Tarantino Out, Fincher In for Once Upon a Time Sequel!

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In an unexpected turn of events, a sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is underway, but this time, Quentin Tarantino won’t be the one behind the camera. Renowned as one of the most esteemed film directors of our era, Tarantino has ascended the Hollywood ranks from independent films to blockbusters featuring A-list celebrities. His movies are not only critically acclaimed but also popular with audiences due to their stellar casts, sharp dialogue, and compelling narratives. While many have attempted to emulate Tarantino’s style, none have managed to replicate it at his masterful level. However, speculations suggest that Tarantino’s cinematic journey may be nearing its conclusion.

Quentin Tarantino has always aimed to complete a set of ten films, and although he’s technically reached this goal by counting both parts of Kill Bill as one project, he considers Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as his ninth film. He has referred to it as his last grand production, with his subsequent movie serving as more of a conclusion or wrap-up. At the moment, it’s unclear what Tarantino’s final film will be. Earlier reports suggested he was planning a film tentatively titled The Movie Critic, which would have featured Brad Pitt reprising his role from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but it appears that idea didn’t appeal to him as his swan song. However, the possibility of The Movie Critic being made at some point in the future hasn’t been ruled out.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2 Starring Brad Pitt Reportedly in the Works at Netflix

Based on reports from The Playlist, confirmed by sources like Jeff Sneider and Deadline, a follow-up to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is being developed for Netflix. However, it’s important to note that it’s not exactly a sequel but rather a project inspired by the original film. Brad Pitt is expected to reprise his role as Cliff Booth, who seems to be the central character, although Quentin Tarantino will not be returning to direct this time. Instead, Tarantino has sold the script for a reported $20 million to Netflix. David Fincher, known for directing “Fight Club” and “Gone Girl,” is said to be taking over directorial duties for the unnamed “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” spin-off, following Pitt’s suggestion to Tarantino after he asked who Pitt would like to see direct the script. The Hollywood Reporter has stated that this project is not technically a sequel but a derivative of the original movie, though the exact meaning of this term is unclear.

Based on the latest updates, the production for this project is expected to start by this summer. If everything goes smoothly, the film might be out next year; however, it won’t be shown in cinemas. Contrary to some rumors, this isn’t Tarantino’s movie “The Movie Critic.” Instead, it appears to be an entirely new creation that seems to draw inspiration from various elements of Quentin Tarantino’s work but is uniquely its own.

At present, it’s unclear if Leonardo DiCaprio will be part of the upcoming sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” or the Evel Knievel biopic directed by Damien Chazelle, as he is reportedly in discussions for both roles. However, according to various sources like The Playlist, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline, DiCaprio’s involvement in the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” sequel remains uncertain and may even be improbable. Given the high-profile talent involved, it appears that Netflix might be keen to see this project through, regardless of any challenges that arise. Since the original film earned Brad Pitt his first Oscar, there’s speculation that a sequel could also garner Netflix some prestigious award recognition.

Regarding the future projects of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” director, Quentin Tarantino, it appears that his next movie is not imminent. Instead, he’s focusing on writing a stage play at present. We’ll have to wait and see what materializes from his upcoming film project.

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2025-04-02 04:40