Timothy Olyphant in talks for Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Actor Timothy Olyphant is in negotiations to join the cast of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".

If finalised, the 49-year-old actor, who has acted in films such as "Scream 2", "Hitman" and "I Am Number Four", will join Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt in Tarantino's ninth film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Earlier, veteran actor Burt Reynolds was in talks to star in the film in the role of George Spahn, the blind rancher who owned the property that Charles Manson and his followers were living on.

Three Tarantino regulars - Kurt Russell ("The Hateful Eight"), Tim Roth ("Reservoir Dogs"), and Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill") will be seen in small/cameo-style roles.

The director reunites with Leornardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt after having worked in "Django Unchained" and "Inglourious Basterds" respectively.

The movie is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson family cult.

DiCaprio plays Rick Dalton, an ageing, out-of-work actor in the film, with Pitt as his longtime stunt double named Cliff Booth.

The two characters happen to be Tate's neighbours. Margot Robbie, meanwhile, is being eyed to play the slain actor.

The film will release on August 19 next year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the murders.