Quentin Tarantino remains a towering figure in Hollywood, known for seminal 90s works like Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, alongside modern successes such as Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.

Tarantino recently faced public scrutiny after criticizing actors Paul Dano and Matthew Lillard, leading to defense from other industry figures. Fans have also been anticipating news on his next directorial project, which was rumored to focus on a movie critic but appears to be shelved for now.

The New Project: 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth'

While his next directorial effort is pending, Tarantino has finalized the script for a new film set for release later this year. His last directorial and writing credit was Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood in 2019.

Early last year, it was revealed that Tarantino was developing a sequel or spin-off centered on Brad Pitt’s character, Cliff Booth, rather than Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton. Tarantino penned the script for this offshoot, titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth.

Fincher Directs, Netflix Distributes

Significantly, Tarantino opted not to direct this new feature, passing the reins to David Fincher. Netflix has secured the distribution rights for the film, having previously released a teaser during the Super Bowl.

The exact release date remains unconfirmed, but yesterday marked the online debut of the first official high-definition images from the movie. Current speculation suggests a release date near the end of the summer, though this has not been officially verified.

Tarantino's Directorial Filmography Overview

Counting Reservoir Dogs as his debut feature in 1992, Quentin Tarantino has directed nine feature films to date. His filmography includes:

  • Reservoir Dogs (1992)
  • Pulp Fiction (1994)
  • Jackie Brown (1997)
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
  • Death Proof (2007)
  • Inglourious Basterds (2009)
  • Django Unchained (2015)
  • Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)

Beyond features, Tarantino has also directed television episodes, including installments for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and an episode of ER in 1995.

Key Details for 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth'

The project is categorized as Drama, Comedy, and Thriller. David Fincher is attached as the director, with Quentin Tarantino serving as a writer. Producers include Brad Pitt, Ceán Chaffin, David Heyman, Shannon McIntosh, Quentin Tarantino, and Stacey Sher.