Coverage dated September 15, 2026

Cliff Booth’s next act: Quentin Tarantino’s new novel arrives as David Fincher directs the sequel

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NEW YORK (AP) — Quentin Tarantino has stepped back from directing in recent years, but he continues to build upon his career as an author. The upcoming spinoff from his “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” will be accompanied by Tarantino’s novelization of the new film.

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Cliff Booth’s next act: Quentin Tarantino’s new novel arrives as David Fincher directs the sequel (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Sep 15, 2026
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NEW YORK (AP) — Quentin Tarantino has stepped back from directing in recent years, but he continues to build upon his career as an author. The upcoming spinoff from his “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” will be accompanied by Tarantino’s novelization of the new film.
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Quentin Tarantino to Publish ‘Cliff Booth’ Novel Before Brad Pitt and David Fincher’s Movie Streams on Netflix (opens Variety)
Published Sep 15, 2026
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Quentin Tarantino is writing a novel version of his “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” spinoff “Cliff Booth.” It will debut later this year, timed to the release of the forthcoming film starring Brad Pitt, who reprises his Oscar-winning role as a longtime stuntman.