Carla Gugino becomes the latest star to join Brad Pitt in David Fincher’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth for Netflix, scripted by Quentin Tarantino and featuring a powerhouse cast including Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Elizabeth Debicki.
Carla Gugino is officially on board Netflix’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth, joining Brad Pitt in a much-anticipated follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Directed by David Fincher and penned by Quentin Tarantino, the upcoming film expands on the story of Cliff Booth—Pitt’s Oscar-winning character—who now serves as a Hollywood fixer. While Gugino’s role remains under wraps, her addition to the star-studded cast, which includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elizabeth Debicki, and Scott Caan, only heightens the anticipation for the film’s production, which is expected to begin later this year.
Carla Gugino has been cast alongside Brad Pitt in The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the upcoming Netflix feature directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino. Gugino becomes the latest addition to a high-profile ensemble that already includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elizabeth Debicki, and Scott Caan. The film, which is a spiritual sequel to Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, will continue the journey of Cliff Booth, the enigmatic stuntman-turned-Hollywood fixer who earned Brad Pitt an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
While exact plot details are being kept under tight wraps, sources suggest that The Adventures of Cliff Booth will dive deeper into the mythos surrounding one of Tarantino’s most memorable characters. The narrative reportedly centers around Booth navigating the gritty and glamorous underworld of the entertainment industry, using his brawn, wit, and connections to fix problems behind the scenes.
It is currently unknown which character Gugino will portray in the film, but her addition underscores the project’s star power and prestige. Filming is slated to begin later this year, with Netflix fully backing the ambitious venture.
Carla Gugino has been on a remarkable career streak. She recently starred alongside Naomi Watts and Bill Murray in The Friend, and is set to appear in Heads of State, an action-comedy produced by Amazon Studios and starring Idris Elba and John Cena. Her acclaimed television work includes a Critics Choice Award-nominated performance in Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher. She has also appeared in Jett, The Girls on the Bus, Leopard Skin, and The Haunting of Hill House.
On the film front, Gugino has built a versatile and prolific portfolio with memorable roles in Gerald’s Game, Watchmen, San Andreas, Gunpowder Milkshake, American Gangster, and the beloved Spy Kids series. She continues to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the industry, and her involvement in Cliff Booth further cements her status as a respected and in-demand talent.
Gugino is represented by Untitled Entertainment and Gersh.