Brad Pitt Unveils First ‘Cliff Booth’ Footage at Super Bowl
Netflix recently unveiled the first footage of Brad Pitt as stuntman Cliff Booth in “The Adventures of Cliff Booth.” This reveal took place during the Super Bowl, generating significant excitement among fans of the original film.
Teaser Highlights
The short teaser was accompanied by retro music and featured several intriguing scenes. It opened with Booth icing his knee at a bar and interacting with characters played by Elizabeth Debicki and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Both were dressed in lavish Old Hollywood attire.
- Cliff Booth at a bar
- Scenes from a film set
- Driving a derby car on a dirt track
The teaser included playful censorship gags, showcasing nudity, cigarettes, and other adult themes. Notably, there was a moment where Booth placed an Oscar on his desk, referencing Pitt’s Academy Award win for his role in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Returning and New Talent
Originally introduced in Tarantino’s 2019 film, Cliff Booth returns in this sequel directed by David Fincher. Quentin Tarantino penned the script but chose Fincher to direct as he focuses on his tenth and final film project.
Key Cast Members
- Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Scott Caan
- Carla Gugino
- Holt McCallany
- JB Tadena
- Timothy Olyphant as James Stacy
“The Adventures of Cliff Booth” is set in the 1970s. While Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Rick Dalton, may not return, the sequel introduces new characters alongside Booth.
Production Insights
Tarantino is attached as a producer along with Pitt, David Heyman, Ceán Chaffin, and Stacey Sher. The film’s cinematography is handled by Erik Messerschmidt, a frequent Fincher collaborator. Various scenes were filmed on-location in Los Angeles, tapping into the area’s cinematic history.
Fans eagerly await this continuation of Cliff Booth’s story, blending nostalgia with new adventures. “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” promises to deliver thrilling moments and rich storytelling.
