Quentin Tarantino has disclosed his reservations about stepping away from directing a sequel centered on the character of Cliff Booth from “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” In an interview with Empire, the filmmaker expressed concern that his decision would disappoint Brad Pitt, who earned a best supporting actor Oscar for the role in the 2019 film and was interested in revisiting the character.
Tarantino wrote the script for the project, titled “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” which is set to debut on Netflix and hit IMAX theaters on Nov. 25. Despite developing the material, Tarantino indicated the film would not serve as his 10th and final directorial effort. Following Pitt’s expressed disappointment about not reprising the role, filmmaker David Fincher—who has previously collaborated with Pitt on “Seven,” “Fight Club,” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”—took on directing duties.
Tarantino expressed surprise at Fincher’s willingness to direct the project, describing his reaction as shock when learning of the director’s potential interest. The filmmaker acknowledged his apprehension during initial discussions, fearing his enthusiasm might jeopardize the arrangement. He attributed the project’s success partly to his respect for Fincher’s caliber as a director engaging with his screenplay material.
The sequel advances the timeline to 1977, positioning Booth as a studio fixer operating within Hollywood’s infrastructure. Fincher commented on Pitt’s deep investment in the role, noting an unusual dynamic where the actor possessed extensive knowledge of the character that exceeded what Fincher himself could develop. Fincher indicated that Pitt’s familiarity with Booth’s background enabled the actor to confidently navigate creative decisions and suggestions throughout the production process.
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