Director Jon Watts Reveals Reasons Behind Cancelling 'Wolfs' Sequel with Brad Pitt and George Clooney
Brad Pitt , George ClooneyIn an unexpected turn of events, acclaimed director Jon Watts has disclosed why the highly anticipated sequel to 'Wolfs'—starring Hollywood megastars Brad Pitt and George Clooney—will not be moving forward. The original film was touted as a significant success for Apple TV+, claiming the title of the most-watched film on the platform.
However, the sequel's cancellation was not due to declining interest or poor performance but rather due to Watts' lost trust in Apple as a creative collaborator. In a candid interview with Deadline, Watts revealed his initial excitement and subsequent disappointment. "They were extremely enthusiastic about the final cut of 'Wolfs' and immediately commissioned me for a sequel", Watts stated.
This optimism quickly turned to dismay when Apple abruptly changed the distribution strategy from a wide theatrical release to a primarily streaming-focused approach, providing no prior notice or rationale. Watts, who felt blindsided by this decision, expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of communication from Apple, noting that he was informed just days before the public announcement.
Despite his requests to keep news of the sequel under wraps, Apple proceeded to publicize the sequel as part of their revised streaming strategy. In response, Watts made the bold decision to return the funding provided by Apple for the sequel, emphasizing his desire not to be associated with a project managed in this manner.
"I didn't want to generate any negative press because I was proud of the film", Watts explained, citing a desire to protect the integrity of his creative output. Despite the setback, Watts remains open to working with Pitt and Clooney again, praising the actors along with their co-stars Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, Poorna Jagannathan, and Zlatko Buric for their contributions to 'Wolfs'.
He clarified that his decision was not against the team or the project itself but stemmed solely from his strained relationship with Apple over creative differences. While Apple has indicated its openness to future collaborations on 'Wolfs', for now, fans of the hit film will have to wait to see if Pitt and Clooney will ever reunite on screen under Watts' direction.
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