Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in First Set Photos From 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel
Brad Pitt on the set of “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” in Los Angeles on July 28. CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID
Pitt sports a shaggy blond wig and vintage gear as filming begins on Netflix's mysterious Tarantino-scripted sequel, 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth.'
Brad Pitt is back in the role that earned him an Oscar, and the first set photos from 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth' are already igniting buzz. Captured filming outside Quentin Tarantino's New Beverly Cinema on July 28, Pitt was seen fully transformed into his iconic 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' stuntman character, now front and center in the sequel.
Brad Pitt filming the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” sequel. BACKGRID
Pitt, 61, donned a retro yellow camp shirt, shaggy blond wig, and graphic tee layered over blue jeans—evoking the same effortless cool that defined Cliff Booth in the 2019 original. The Los Angeles set brought a dose of old-school Hollywood grit, fitting for the character's latest chapter. The film is being directed by David Fincher from a script penned by Tarantino himself, reuniting some of Hollywood's boldest voices.
Brad Pitt On The Set Of “The Adventures Of Cliff Booth.” CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID
While the first film followed Booth's loyalty to fading actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), the sequel is rumored to pivot toward Booth's own mythology—reportedly positioning him as a Hollywood "fixer" in a darker, more noir-leaning narrative. DiCaprio is not expected to return.
Brad Pitt is reprising his role as Cliff Booth for the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” sequel. GJC / BACKGRID
Netflix secured the sequel in a competitive bidding war, signaling major confidence in the project. The streaming giant has yet to announce a release date, but production is now underway, and fans are eager for more details. Pitt was also seen arriving in a second outfit earlier in the day, this time wearing a blue shirt and light-wash jeans, as he prepared to shoot at Tarantino's legendary cinema.
Brad Pitt on the set of “The Adventures of Cliff Booth.” CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID
Joining Pitt in the cast are Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, though their roles remain under wraps. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the project is being kept "more secretive than Star Wars."
Brad Pitt arrives for the first day of shooting “The Adventures of Cliff Booth.” Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRID
Pitt’s return to the role of Cliff Booth follows his Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor at the 2020 Academy Awards. His heartfelt acceptance speech paid tribute to Tarantino, co-star DiCaprio, and the ethos behind the character. "This really is about Quentin Tarantino. You are original. You are one of a kind," Pitt said. "The film industry would be a much drier place without you."
Brad Pitt arrives for the first day of shooting “The Adventures of Cliff Booth.” Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRID
Brad Pitt in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” ©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Co / Everett Collection
Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” ©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Co / Everett Collection
Brad Pitt in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” ©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Co / Everett Collection
With production officially underway, 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth' marks a bold new chapter for one of Quentin Tarantino's most beloved characters. Brad Pitt’s transformation and Fincher’s direction promise a gripping evolution of the 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' universe. As Netflix prepares to unveil this highly secretive sequel, Cliff Booth is ready for his next wild ride.
