Netflix’s long-gestating Cliff Booth movie just resurfaced in a surprising place, with Leonardo DiCaprio using a new interview to clear the air about whether he’ll appear alongside Brad Pitt in David Fincher’s spinoff. While the actor praises the project, calls Fincher an ideal fit, and admits he “can’t wait to see it,” he also confirms he won’t be part of the film, despite reports earlier this year that Netflix had hoped to lure him back for a cameo.

In a sweeping, wide-ranging, and terrific interview with DiCaprio, Deadline’s Mike Fleming touched on all manner of subjects , whether it’s the upcoming Heat sequel or his work on One Battle After Another , which looks hotly tipped to bring home a bunch of statues at the Oscars next year.

As it pertains to Netflix, the Cliff Booth mov

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