Brad Pitt Stars as Quentin Tarantino’s First Movie Project in 7 Years Officially Arrives in 10 Days
A new role for Tarantino
Tarantino is preparing for the release of his latest project, but he is not directing it. He wrote the upcoming film, continuing a career that began with scripts for True Romance and Natural Born Killers before he became known for Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction.
He has said he will stop directing after his 10th feature, believing filmmakers can lose their creative spark as they age. Alongside his filmmaking, he has written two books and a stage play.
Pitt and Fincher reunite
Brad Pitt leads the new film, which David Fincher directs. The two have worked together on Se7en, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Fight Club. Pitt and Tarantino have also collaborated before, on Inglourious Basterds. The upcoming movie is a sequel to Tarantino’s most recent directorial effort, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Tarantino’s awards and reported fee
He reportedly earned $20 million for writing the upcoming movie. The project keeps him involved in a story connected to one of his own films, while another director leads production.
Key points
- Tarantino wrote the upcoming sequel but is not directing it.
- Brad Pitt stars, with David Fincher directing.
- The film follows Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
- Tarantino reportedly received $20 million for writing the movie.