Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt are set to collaborate once again for Tarantino’s final film, titled ‘The Movie Critic.’ This exciting news comes after their successful partnership in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ which earned Pitt the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2019. It will mark their third collaboration, with Pitt previously starring in Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds.’
While it remains unclear whether Pitt will play the title character in ‘The Movie Critic,’ there is speculation that he will take on the role. The film is expected to be distributed by Sony Pictures, with Stacey Sher producing, and a targeted release date of 2025.
Tarantino has been tight-lipped about the details of his final film, but he did provide some insights during an interview with Deadline’s Baz Bamigboye at Cannes in May. He revealed that the movie is set in California in 1977, the same year as the release of ‘Rolling Thunder.’ Tarantino also shared that the story revolves around a real-life individual who was never truly famous but wrote movie reviews for a pornographic magazine.
The inspiration for ‘The Movie Critic’ stems from Tarantino’s own experiences as a teenager. He worked a job loading porn magazines into vending machines and collecting the money from the cash dispenser. Among the explicit content, Tarantino discovered a porno rag with an intriguing movie page. He became a fan of one particular critic who wrote witty and sarcastic reviews as a second-string critic.
Although Tarantino has likely made significant revisions to the script since his initial comments, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds. In fact, many enthusiasts of Tarantino’s work hope that Brad Pitt’s character, Cliff Booth, transitions from being a stuntman to a film critic. The novelization of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ provided further depth to Booth’s character, revealing his passion for cinema alongside his skills as a stuntman. This potential transformation would undoubtedly please hardcore fans, as Tarantino’s characters often leave a lasting impact.
While specific details about the film’s distribution are still being finalized, it is highly likely that Sony Pictures will continue their successful partnership with Tarantino. The studio demonstrated their support for the director during the release of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ including their decision to forgo distribution in China and their backing of Tarantino’s refusal to remove the Bruce Lee fight scene involving Cliff Booth.
As the pieces fall into place for ‘The Movie Critic,’ fans eagerly await further updates. Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt have proven to be a dynamic duo, and their collaboration on Tarantino’s final film is sure to be a cinematic event worth anticipating. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this highly anticipated project.
Brad Pitt is represented by CAA and Brillstein.