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

Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed filmmaker, is stepping back from directing but is still carving out his career as an author. He is set to release a novelization of his upcoming spinoff from the film "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood." The novel, co-written by Tarantino, will be titled "The Adventures of Cliff Booth." This is Tarantino's second novelization, following the success of his previous work, "The Adventures of Jack Dantes."

Tarantino will be directing the sequel to "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood," a film in which he previously starred alongside Brad Pitt. The sequel is set to hit theaters on December 8, with David Fincher taking on the role of director. Tarantino expressed excitement about the novel, stating that he is eagerly anticipating audiences to experience and read "Cliff Booth's further adventures."