{
  "id": 16295830,
  "title": "Quentin Tarantino Surprises AFI Fest Audience by Unveiling 17 Minutes of ‘Cliff Booth’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/quentin-tarantino-surprises-afi-fest-audience-by-unveiling-17-minutes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:29:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/quentin-tarantino-unveils-cliff-booth-footage/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the post-screening Q&A following Quentin Tarantino's \"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood\" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, the acclaimed filmmaker surprised the audience with a glimpse of the upcoming \"The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.\" Tarantino and director David Fincher had written the film, which will be released by Netflix on November 25. The 17-minute clip showcased a talkative and explosive segment of the film, with Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth. Cliff, a former stuntman and assistant to Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), now manages the New Beverly Cinema, an iconic Los Angeles arthouse theater. The footage opened with an extended strip-club sequence, featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Roderick \"Hot Rod\" Harrison. Cliff then called his father, a pawn shop owner played by Peter Weller, to let him know he dedicated a song to him on a Los Angeles radio station. The scene quickly escalated with gangsters, blackmail, and movies, showcasing Tarantino's signature style. The performance of Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate, a role Tarantino hoped would rewrite the tragic history of the real-life actress, was particularly praised. The audience's response to the clip was enthusiastic, with multiple rounds of applause during the screening, especially after the film's climactic reimagining of the Tate-LaBianca murders.",
  "summary": "David Fincher's \"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood\" sequel features Brad Pitt's stuntman working at the New Beverly The post Quentin Tarantino Surprises AFI Fest Audience by Unveiling 17 Minutes of ‘Cliff Booth’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Tarantino surprises audience with 17 minutes of 'Cliff Booth' footage.",
    "Showcases explosive segment with Brad Pitt reprising Oscar-winning role.",
    "Audience reacts enthusiastically to reimagining of Tate-LaBianca murders."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding a beloved character into a standalone Netflix feature signals Tarantino’s intent to transform his cinematic universes into long-form streaming properties through collaborative storytelling with established directors.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Quentin Tarantino’s Wraps His AFI Fest Q&A By Showing Crowd First 17 Minutes Of ‘Cliff Booth’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/quentin-tarantinos-wraps-his-afi-fest-q-a-by-showing-crowd-first-17",
        "published": "2026-10-24T06:37:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Quentin Tarantino Shows Off First 17 Minutes of ‘Cliff Booth’ and Explains Decision to Revive Character",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/quentin-tarantino-shows-off-first-17-minutes-of-cliff-booth-and",
        "published": "2026-10-24T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Quentin Tarantino Surprises Fans with an Early Look at ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/quentin-tarantino-surprises-fans-with-an-early-look-at-the-further",
        "published": "2026-10-24T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}