**Brad Pitt to Reprise Iconic Role as Cliff Booth in New Netflix Film Directed by David Fincher**
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has officially announced that he will revisit his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth, the charismatic stuntman from Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 hit *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*. The actor’s much-anticipated return comes as part of a major new project for streaming giant Netflix, though crucially, Tarantino himself will not be taking the director’s chair for this outing.
Pitt, now 61, originally portrayed Booth alongside Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton, a faded Western TV actor, in a film set in the evocative backdrop of late-1960s Los Angeles at the time of the notorious Manson Family murders. The original film earned Pitt both critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, cementing Booth as one of his most memorable roles.
In this new project, titled *The Adventures of Cliff Booth*, Tarantino has penned the script but has opted not to direct. Stepping into the director’s role is David Fincher, the acclaimed filmmaker known for *Se7en*, *Fight Club*, and *Zodiac*. This marks something of a reunion for Pitt and Fincher, who have worked together on several celebrated films over the past three decades.
Speaking at the premiere of his latest movie, *F1*, Pitt described the upcoming Netflix feature as a unique expansion rather than a direct continuation of the 2019 story. “It’s something Quentin wrote—an episode, not exactly a sequel—using the character from *Once Upon a Time*,” Pitt explained. “Quentin wasn’t ready to direct it himself, so David Fincher, who is a friend, has come on board. We start filming in July, and I think it’s going to be a real adventure.”
*The Adventures of Cliff Booth* is expected to carry a hefty production budget of around $200 million, positioning it among the costliest original films ever commissioned by a streaming service. This financial commitment underscores the scale and expectations riding on the film, both for Netflix and for the creative team involved.
Joining Pitt in the cast are several high-profile additions, including Elizabeth Debicki, Carla Gugino, Scott Caan, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Details about the plot are being kept under wraps, but insiders suggest the story draws from a script Tarantino had previously developed under the working title *The Movie Critic*. This script was once rumoured to be Tarantino’s swansong before he ultimately put the project on hold.
The film also marks a historic moment in Tarantino’s career, as this will be the first time one of his original films has spawned a direct sequel or spin-off, highlighting the enduring popularity of the world he created in *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*.
Meanwhile, industry observers are eager to see how Fincher’s precise and stylish approach will blend with Tarantino’s distinctive storytelling. Both filmmakers bring a devoted following, and their previous collaborations with Pitt, such as the cult classic *Fight Club* and the cerebral thriller *Se7en*, are still lauded by critics and fans alike.
Production is slated to begin in July, with more announcements and possible casting news expected in the coming months. As the streaming wars continue to escalate, Netflix’s investment in such high-wattage talent could signal its intention to set a new benchmark for quality and spectacle in original feature films.
For fans of Pitt, Tarantino, and Fincher, *The Adventures of Cliff Booth* promises to be an unmissable addition to Netflix’s expanding lineup, blending nostalgia with fresh creative energy. Viewers will be watching closely to see whether this ambitious project lives up to its storied pedigree.