# Brad Pitt reprises Cliff Booth in Fincher-directed Tarantino sequel

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/brad-pitt-returns-as-cliff-booth-in-david-fincher-directed-tarantino-sequel-after-seven-years/
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:12:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-21T20:50:43+00:00
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, TV

## Key points

- Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in David Fincher-directed Tarantino sequel, releasing November–December 2026
- Set in 1977, Booth now works as a Hollywood studio fixer rather than stuntman
- Tarantino stepped back to direct to pursue uncharted creative territory

## Summary

Netflix has released a trailer for "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," with Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as the stuntman-turned-fixer. The film will premiere in Imax cinemas on 25 November before arriving on the streaming platform on 23 December, with David Fincher directing rather than Tarantino himself. This marks a significant collaboration between two of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors, with Fincher adapting Tarantino's screenplay for the screen.

The sequel relocates Booth to 1977, eight years after the events of the original film, where he has transitioned from stuntman to Hollywood studio fixer. Timothy Olyphant reprises his role as James Stacy whilst Leonardo DiCaprio does not return; the cast is rounded out by Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan and others in new roles. Tarantino has explained his decision to step back from directing in an August 2025 podcast interview, stating he felt he was "walking down the same ground" and needed to venture into "uncharted territory" for his next project—particularly significant given he has stated his tenth feature film will be his final one. Tarantino expressed enthusiasm for Fincher's directorial vision, describing the collaboration as validation of his screenwriting and serving as a producer on the film alongside Brad Pitt and others.

## Coverage

- [Collider: 7 Years Later, Quentin Tarantino’s Long-Awaited Sequel Officially Arrives With Stunning Trailer](https://collider.com/the-further-mis-adventures-of-cliff-booth-trailer-netflix/)
- [Variety: Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in Fincher-directed Netflix sequel](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-further-mis-adventures-cliff-booth-trailer-brad-pitt-1236701901/)

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