Cinema VinesBrad Pitt has returned to the role of Cliff Booth, the legendary stuntman‑turned‑fixer, in a new feature that promises to revisit the gritty, sun‑bleached streets of 1970s Hollywood. The film, titled The Further Mis‑Adventures of Cliff Booth, is directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino, marking the first time the two have worked together since 2008’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Fincher’s previous collaborations with Pitt, notably Se7en and Fight Club, set the stage for a reunion that fans are eager to see.
Released by Netflix, the trailer debuted on Monday and offers a glimpse of a 62‑year‑old Pitt in his iconic, laid‑back swagger. The new story is set in 1977, eight years after the events of Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. It follows Booth as he navigates a Hollywood that has shifted from the chaotic, film‑making boom of the late 1960s to a more commercial, studio‑dominated landscape. In the clip, Booth is seen working behind a bar, admitting to having killed someone, and taking on the role of a “studio fixer” – a position that could bring him into deeper trouble.
The trailer also pokes fun at Leonardo DiCaprio’s 2019 character Rick Dalton, with Booth remarking that he no longer stands for his stunt double, citing a change in the actor’s physique. The new narrative introduces a host of fresh faces: Elizabeth Debicki as talent agent Karen Crosby, Scott Caan as TV megastar Charlie Peters, Carla Gugino as Peters’ wife Toni, and Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II as former pro‑football star turned actor Roderick “Hot Rod” Harrison. Peter Weller also appears in the cast.
According to the synopsis, Booth receives a call from Debicki’s Karen on behalf of her client Peters, a man known for performing his own stunts. Booth is drawn into Peters’ world, which includes the star’s wife Toni and the football champion turned screen star Hot Rod. The film promises a mix of humor, action, and the kind of off‑beat storytelling that made the original a cult favorite.
Distribution details reveal that The Further Mis‑Adventures of Cliff Booth will run in IMAX theaters for two weeks starting November 25 before becoming available on Netflix on December 23. The film’s release strategy underscores Netflix’s continued push into high‑profile, star‑powered content, while the limited theatrical run offers a nod to cinephiles and the legacy of the original movie.
