A new movie project is brewing, and it involves some familiar faces.  David Fincher is stepping in to direct a follow-up to the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.  This time, Fincher will be at the helm, not the original director, Quentin Tarantino.  Fincher's deal with Netflix is what makes this possible.  Tarantino is lending his scriptwriting skills for this untitled sequel, and Brad Pitt is set to return as Cliff Booth.

The script for this new movie was originally intended to be Tarantino's final film, The Movie Critic.  It was supposed to wrap up his 10-movie career plan, but he scrapped it last year.  By letting Fincher take over, Tarantino has more time to figure out his grand finale.  Pitt, meanwhile, is in a win-win situation.  He won an Oscar for his role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and has a long history with both Tarantino and Fincher.  Their collaborations include films like Se7en, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Tarantino has shared some details about The Movie Critic.  It's set in 1977 California and revolves around a movie critic who wrote for a porn magazine.  Tarantino was initially unsure about the casting, but he later confirmed Pitt's involvement.  However, Pitt's role in this new project remains unclear.  His character in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was a stuntman, but this new film might offer something different.

Fincher's last directorial work was The Killer in 2023.  As for Pitt, he's preparing for his role in the upcoming Formula One movie F1, set to release in June 2025.  Tarantino, on the other hand, is taking a step back from filmmaking until his son is older.  He's currently working on a play, which might influence his next movie decisions.  If the play is a hit, it could become his final film.  If not, he might not turn it into a movie at all.

This new project is a blend of familiar and new elements.  It's a chance for Pitt to work with Fincher again, for Tarantino to explore a different creative path, and for Fincher to return to directing after a brief hiatus.  It's also an opportunity for viewers to see how these talented individuals will come together to create something fresh and exciting.

Brad Pitt's Double Duty: New Movie Adventure

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