Brad Pitt Returns to Set Amidst Heartbreaking Loss
BREAKING NEWS: Brad Pitt Spotted on Set of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood Sequel, The Adventures of Cliff Booth
The silver screen's most beloved bad boy is back at it again! Brad Pitt, 61, has been spotted on the set of the highly anticipated sequel to Quentin Tarantino's 2019 masterpiece, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. And, honey, he's looking better than ever!
Pitt was seen sporting a sleek dark zip-up track jacket with white trim, light wash jeans, and aviator sunglasses as he filmed scenes on a sun-kissed beach in Los Angeles. This marks the first time we've seen the dashing actor since the passing of his dear friend and mentor, Robert Redford, who left this world at the tender age of 89.
Redford's untimely departure has left the Hollywood community reeling, but Pitt is paying tribute to his beloved friend in the most wonderful way possible. The two icons had a long history of collaboration, with Redford directing Pitt in his breakout role as Paul Maclean in the biographical drama A River Runs Through It back in 1992.
That film was a game-changer for Pitt's career, and it's no secret that Redford saw something special in him. "He hand-picked me for that role," Pitt has said of his mentor in the past. "He believed in me before anyone else did." And Redford wasn't just talking about Pitt's chiseled good looks – he praised the actor's intelligence, talent, and humility.
Their partnership didn't stop there! The two actors also worked together on Tony Scott's 2001 thriller Spy Game, where they played CIA operative Nathan Muir and his protégé Tom Bishop, respectively. Pitt has credited Redford with helping him develop his acting approach, saying that the veteran actor taught him to "stay in the moment" and be more present on set.
And now, as Pitt reprises his Oscar-winning role as stuntman Cliff Booth in The Adventures of Cliff Booth, he's carrying on Redford's legacy in the most meaningful way possible. The sequel is directed by David Fincher, who took over from Tarantino (who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the original film).
So, what can we expect from this highly anticipated sequel? Well, it seems that Cliff Booth will be navigating a whole new era – 1977, to be exact. And if that's not enough, the story will delve into the titular character's life as a war veteran-turned-stuntman-turned-gofer for fading actor Rick Dalton (played by Leonardo DiCaprio). As Tarantino told TheScholarlyNote.com in an exclusive interview at Cannes Film Festival 2023, "Cliff is a guy who really lived but was never really famous. He used to write movie reviews for a porno rag."
Pitt's dedication to the character and the film is clear, and we can't wait to see what he has in store for us next! With his signature swagger and undeniable charm, Pitt is set to bring Cliff Booth back to life with even more grit, humor, and heart.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth is shaping up to be an unforgettable ride, and we're honored to have been a part of the journey. Stay tuned, folks – this one's going to be huge!
Photos: Brad Pitt spotted on set of The Adventures of Cliff Booth in Los Angeles
Caption: A first look at Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as stuntman Cliff Booth in the highly anticipated sequel to Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.
