Brad Pitt Shines on Set for Cliff Booth Sequel in LA!
Brad Pitt Spotted on Set of Quentin Tarantino's Long-Awaited Sequel, The Adventures of Cliff Booth
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 Oscar winner Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is finally underway, and Brad Pitt was spotted bringing his iconic stuntman character, Cliff Booth, back to life. The 61-year-old actor was seen flashing his trademark smile on Sunday morning as he stepped onto the set of The Adventures of Cliff Booth in Los Angeles.
As reported by thescholarlynote.com, Pitt will reprise his Oscar-winning role in the sequel, which marks a change of direction for the project. Quentin Tarantino, the mastermind behind the original film, has passed the reins to David Fincher, known for his work on films like Fight Club and Se7en. However, sources close to the production have confirmed that Tarantino's creative vision will still be deeply rooted in the new film.
Pitt's effortless cool was on full display as he donned a retro off-white shirt, well-worn denim blue jeans, and brown shoes, perfectly complementing his shaggy blonde mane combed to the side. The actor's laid-back demeanor only added to his charm as he sipped on a Starbucks cup, courtesy of a friendly production assistant.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth promises to deliver more of the same wit, humor, and nostalgia that made its predecessor such a critical and commercial success. Pitt's portrayal of Cliff Booth, a war veteran-turned-stuntman-turned-gofer for fading actor Rick Dalton (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), earned him widespread acclaim in 2020, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars.
In an exclusive interview with Deadline at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, Tarantino shed light on his creative inspiration behind the sequel. According to the legendary director, The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be set in 1977, a year that held significant cultural and artistic importance. Tarantino described the titular character as "a guy who really lived but was never really famous" who used to write movie reviews for a adult magazine.
Intriguingly, Tarantino revealed that his fascination with this character began when he was just a teenager, stocking vending machines with adult magazines and retrieving the quarters. He recalled reading the reviews of a particular critic who wrote snarky yet intelligent commentary on mainstream movies. This critic's unique voice and style inspired Tarantino to create a character that would pay homage to the era.
"It was like reading early Howard Stern meets Travis Bickle as a film critic," Tarantino exclaimed, highlighting the critic's cynical yet astute approach to reviewing cinema. The director's passion for this character is evident in his enthusiasm for bringing them to life on screen.
Joining Pitt and DiCaprio in the sequel will be an all-star cast, including Timothy Olyphant reprising his role as James Stacy from Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. Holt McCallany, Corey Fogelmanis, Carla Gugino, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Barry Livingston, JB Tadena, J.E. Burton, and Henry Foster Brown will also be part of the ensemble.
As the highly anticipated sequel begins production, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a wild ride filled with Tarantino's signature style, wit, and nostalgia. With its talented cast and crew, The Adventures of Cliff Booth is shaping up to be an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave audiences hungry for more.
