Brad Pitt Shines at Super Bowl with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
During the Super Bowl, Netflix unveiled a thrilling first look at “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” featuring Brad Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman Cliff Booth. This film is a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s acclaimed “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Teaser Highlights
The brief teaser, set to retro music, showcased various scenes of Booth’s life. Highlights included:
- Cliff relaxing in a bar
- Behind-the-scenes glimpses of a movie set
- Driving a derby car on a dirt track
Additionally, the teaser featured interactions with characters played by Elizabeth Debicki and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, dressed in glamorous Old Hollywood attire. A humorous censorship gag included images of nude women, cigarettes, and guns, all cleverly masked.
Significant Moments
The teaser culminated in a poignant shot of Cliff placing an Oscar on his desk. This moment nods to Pitt’s Oscar win for his role in the original film. Cliff Booth first appeared in Tarantino’s 2019 movie, and fans are eager for his return in this sequel directed by David Fincher.
Behind the Scenes
While Tarantino penned the script, he entrusted the direction to Fincher, who has a long-standing partnership with Netflix. This collaboration includes his previous works such as “Mindhunter,” “The Killer,” and “Mank.”
Storyline and Characters
Set in the 1970s, “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” follows the titular character as he embarks on new adventures. Although Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton likely will not return, Booth will be joined by a rich ensemble cast:
- Scott Caan
- Carla Gugino
- Holt McCallany
- JB Tadena
- Timothy Olyphant as James Stacy
Production Details
The film was filmed on location in Los Angeles, capturing the essence of the era. Producers include Tarantino, Pitt, David Heyman, Ceán Chaffin, and Stacey Sher. Erik Messerschmidt serves as the film’s director of photography, ensuring a visually stunning experience.
