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Trailer References Bruce Lee Scene in Tarantino's Cliff Booth Sequel

New trailer for 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' sparks Bruce Lee controversy with first words: 'You heard the story about Bruce Lee getting his ass kicked by a stuntman?'

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Trailer References Bruce Lee Scene in Tarantino's Cliff Booth Sequel

New trailer for 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' sparks Bruce Lee controversy with first words: 'You heard the story about Bruce Lee getting his ass kicked by a stuntman?'

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New trailer for 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' sparks Bruce Lee controversy with first words: 'You heard the story about Bruce Lee getting his ass kicked by a stuntman?' Quentin Tarantino's Netflix sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' opens with a trailer referencing Bruce Lee's controversial scene…

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'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

The new trailer for 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' opens with a reference to Bruce Lee's controversial scene from 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.

“You heard the story about Bruce Lee getting his ass kicked by a stuntman?”

Bruce Lee Scene Reference

The trailer's first words invoke the most discourse-inducing scene from 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' that sparked controversy over Bruce Lee's role.

“You heard the story about Bruce Lee getting his ass kicked by a stuntman?”

Quentin Tarantino's Sequel

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David Fincher directs the Netflix pseudo-sequel with Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth.

Bruce Lee Controversy

LA BOLA NEGRA, from left: Miguel Bernardeau, Guitarricadelafuente, 2026. ph: Carla Oset / © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection

The trailer references a scene more memorable for controversy than plot, with no mention of Cliff Booth's Manson Family connections.

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Quentin Tarantino's Netflix sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' opens with a trailer referencing Bruce Lee's controversial scene from the original film.

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