Tarantino to Release 'Cliff Booth' Novel Ahead of Netflix Film
Quentin Tarantino has written a novelization of his 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' spinoff, titled 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth.' The book will be published before the Netflix film 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,' directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt. Tarantino previously published a novelization of his 2019 film.
The novelization arrives as a companion piece to the upcoming Netflix feature, with the book's release scheduled to coincide with the film's streaming debut. Tarantino's decision to write the book himself continues his pattern of expanding his cinematic universe into print, following his earlier novelization of the original 2019 film.
The slight title difference between the book and the film suggests the two works may offer distinct experiences of the same story. Fincher's involvement marks a notable collaboration between two celebrated directors, with Pitt reprising his role as the stuntman character from the original film.
The dual release of a novelization and film could reshape how audiences engage with franchise storytelling, offering a literary entry point for readers who may not subscribe to Netflix. It may also reinforce the trend of directors treating print as a legitimate extension of their filmography, potentially influencing how studios package companion media. Fans of Tarantino's dialogue-heavy style could find the book a satisfying bridge between the original film and its sequel.