The Haunting of Hill House Star Cast For "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" Sequel
Brad Pitt takes on the lead role again in "The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth"
It has been known for several months now that a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is coming. The casting process for the Netflix film is now progressing steadily.
Carla Gugino in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2
According to the industry portal Deadline, "The Haunting of Hill House" star Carla Gugino has been signed up for the project. The actress is also known for her roles in Zack Snyder's "Watchmen", "Night at the Museum" and Ridley Scott's "American Gangster". Most recently, she was also seen in the Netflix series "The Fall of House Usher". However, it is still unclear what role she will play in the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" sequel.
Cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2
We recently reported on the casting of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Sci-fi fans may recognize the actor from the acclaimed anthology series "Black Mirror" and "Matrix 4". He received an Emmy Award for his role in the "Watchmen" HBO series. The cast also includes "Tenet" actress Elizabeth Debicki and "Hawaii Five-0" star Scott Caan.
Plot
Brad Pitt's character Cliff Booth is once again at the center of the story. The film will probably be called "The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth". The story takes place a good eight years after the events of the first film. While Cliff Booth was still a stuntman in the original film, he is now a so-called "fixer" in Hollywood in the sequel. Fixers discreetly solve explosive problems in show business. However, little is yet known about the exact content.
Director and screenplay
Production is scheduled to start in California in July 2025. The project is also particularly exciting because of the prominent crew behind the camera: Quentin Tarantino is solely responsible for the screenplay this time, while David Fincher is directing. Fincher is known for acclaimed works such as "Fight Club", "Se7en" and "Gone Girl" and is considered a master of his craft.
As the screenplay is written by Tarantino, it is possible that he is incorporating elements from his own novel "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". The book sheds light on other facets of Cliff Booth's background – details that could also play a role in the sequel. It is still unclear at this point when the sequel will be released.
Movie recommendations for fans of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is an atmospheric journey back in time to Los Angeles in the late 60s. It is about the transformation of an entire industry, stars in decline and the rifts between the dream factory and reality. Here are some movie recommendations that fans of the film might like.
Boogie Nights
"Boogie Nights" tells the story of a young man who enters the porn industry in the 70s. There he initially experiences fame, but then also a fall from grace. Paul Thomas Anderson's film captivates with its detailed staging, a convincing ensemble cast and a driving soundtrack that immediately transports you back to the era. Similar to Tarantino in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", Anderson captures a transitional period in which dreams and excess go hand in hand.
Jackie Brown
Often overlooked, but still a convincing Tarantino: "Jackie Brown" is based on a novel by Elmore Leonard. It tells the story of a flight attendant (Pam Grier) who gets caught between all fronts in a drug deal. The film dispenses with excessive violence and instead relies on strong dialog, subtle tension and a thoroughly nostalgic flair of the 70s. The music, the pace, the characters – everything breathes retro charm.
Inherent Vice
With "Inherent Vice", Paul Thomas Anderson delivers an absurd detective story full of fog, marijuana and paranoia – somewhere between neo-noir, stoner comedy and psychedelic fever dream. Joaquin Phoenix plays private detective "Doc" Sportello, who becomes entangled in a complex web of conspiracies, real estate sharks and missing ex-girlfriends in late 60s Los Angeles. The film is deliberately convoluted, often comical and stylized throughout – a wild trip through the counterculture of the time.
The Long Goodbye
Robert Altman's story about the classic detective Philip Marlowe: in "The Long Goodbye", Marlowe (played by Elliott Gould) is both a cool noir hero and a disillusioned loner in Los Angeles. The film is considered one of the first neo-noir films and is generally regarded as one of the best films of the genre.
The Nice Guys
Los Angeles, 1977: A washed-up private detective (Ryan Gosling) and a brutal problem solver (Russell Crowe) must work together to solve the death of a porn actress – and in the process come across a conspiracy that reaches far into the highest circles. "The Nice Guys" is fast-paced, funny and wonderfully absurd – a buddy movie in the guise of a noir crime thriller with a retro look. Shane Black succeeds in authentically capturing the flair of the 70s – with loving sets, dry humor and a flair for quirky characters.
