Netflix has released the first official trailer for the film "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth" — a continuation of the story of Brad Pitt's character from Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019). In the clip, the actor once again appears as Cliff Booth — a former soldier, stuntman, and closest friend of actor Rick Dalton, originally played by Leonardo DiCaprio. The frame shown from the trailer captures the character in an outfit characteristic of the era — a bright Hawaiian shirt, a white T-shirt, and aviator sunglasses — behind the wheel of a retro convertible, immediately setting the visual code of the 1970s.
Plot and Setting
The events of the new film unfold in 1977, when Hollywood and the industry as a whole had changed considerably compared to the late 1960s. In the trailer, Cliff lives out his everyday days in Los Angeles until new circumstances push him beyond the boundaries of his familiar life. Judging by the scenes shown, the character once again finds himself in situations involving risk, money, and behind-the-scenes deals, which logically continues the arc of a character who first appeared in Tarantino's film.
Direction and Screenplay
The creative team behind the project deserves special attention: the new film is directed by David Fincher, with the screenplay written by Quentin Tarantino himself. This combination — Fincher's direction and Tarantino's auteur screenplay — makes the sequel one of the most anticipated film projects of the year and explains the heightened audience interest in the first trailer.
Cast
In addition to Brad Pitt, the film stars Elizabeth Debiki, Scott Caan, Carl Giugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Peter Weller. The expanded cast supports the scale of a story that goes beyond a single character and encompasses a wide circle of figures connected to the world of 1970s Hollywood cinema.
Theatrical Release
"The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth" will hit the big screens in IMAX format on November 25, after which the film will be shown in theaters for two weeks. Then, on December 23, the picture will become available on the Netflix streaming service. Thus, audiences will get both a theatrical and a home viewing format.
Context: The Legacy of 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
A reminder of the first film is important for understanding the significance of the sequel: in the original, Cliff Booth, after ending his military career, worked as a stuntman, lived in a trailer with his pit bull, and helped Dalton both on set and in everyday life. His character also faced the aftermath of a confrontation with Bruce Lee and rumors of possible involvement in the death of his wife. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" won two Academy Awards — Best Supporting Actor for Brad Pitt and Best Production Design for Barbara Ling and Nancy Haig — making the character's return a notable event for franchise fans.
