After George Clooney And Brad Pitt’s Wolfs Sequel Was Reportedly Canceled At Apple TV+, Its Director Dropped Claims About What Happened: ‘I Quietly Returned The Money’

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As a gamer with a knack for keeping up with the latest movies and their behind-the-scenes drama, I can’t help but feel like a jilted lover hearing about the cancellation of “Wolfs” sequel. The first movie was a hit, breaking records on Apple TV+, and the prospect of seeing George Clooney and Brad Pitt back in action was enough to make any moviegoer salivate.

Among the highly anticipated films slated for 2024 release was “Wolfs”, the action-comedy that brought back the dynamic duo George Clooney and Brad Pitt on screen. Directed by Jon Watts, this production allegedly garnered success upon its debut on Apple TV+. Consequently, it wasn’t entirely unexpected when news broke about Watts, Pitt, and Clooney reuniting for a sequel. However, recent reports have surfaced that the film has been canceled. Now, the director of “Cop Car” (Jon Watts) is opening up and explaining why the movie seems to be in an inactive state of development anymore.

News of the sequel’s cancellation surfaced not long ago, when Jon Watts shared with Collider that he was unsure about his next directorial project and expressed doubts about the sequel ever coming to fruition. Previously, it was thought that this decision might have originated from Apple’s higher-ups. However, recent statements by Watts suggest that he himself bears some responsibility for the movie’s collapse. He clarified that the primary factor behind his departure stemmed from Apple’s choice to scrap the original film’s theatrical release.

As a game developer, I shared my polished version of Wolf’s sequel with Apple early this year, and they were thrilled about it, quickly asking me to dive into the writing phase for the sequel. However, their sudden change from a promised cinematic release to a streaming one, announced without any prior discussion or explanation, was completely unexpected. I only found out about it less than a week before they made the announcement public. This caught me off guard and I asked them to hold off on mentioning my involvement in the sequel, but they went ahead and included it in their press release, seemingly using it to create a positive spin around their shift to streaming.

According to what the director stated in his Deadline post, the movie starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt was initially intended for a cinema run, followed by streaming later. However, due to the film’s limited theatrical release, it was also announced that Jon Watts would be writing the script for the sequel. The specific reason for this shift is unknown, but it appears to have been influenced by the disappointing box office performance of another Apple production titled “Fly Me to the Moon.

Jon Watts appeared to have concerns as well, particularly regarding the early announcement of the sequel and the concurrent shift in release strategy. The director of Spider-Man also shared reasons for expressing his dissatisfaction with the movie’s launch plan at this point in time.

Instead of quietly returning the funds for the sequel without discussion, I chose to keep silent due to my pride in the movie and a desire to avoid unnecessary negative publicity. I cherished working with Brad, George (alongside Amy, Austin, Poorna, and Zlatko), and would jump at the chance to collaborate again. However, the reality is that I made the decision to cancel the Wolf sequel myself, as I no longer believed Apple could be a reliable creative partner.

More on Wolfs

As I catch up with the dynamic duo, George Clooney and Brad Pitt, they can’t help but poke fun at their Ocean’s Eleven co-stars while discussing their latest project together, Wolf. Here’s my take on their playful banter:

According to public knowledge, the highly-rated film “Wolfs” made a significant impact digitally, setting a record as Apple TV+’s most streamed movie to date at its debut in the Venice Film Festival. Given this success, one might ponder if the entertainment company plans to create a sequel without the involvement of the Clown director. However, according to Deadline’s sources, the brand is open to the idea, taking into account the film’s performance.

It’s unclear at this point if George Clooney and Brad Pitt will team up again under a new director for a potential sequel. The streaming platform has not yet released any official statements regarding the film’s cancellation or the director’s sentiments. At the very least, it seems that if another movie in the series is produced, there may be some adjustments required behind the scenes.

You can still stream Wolfs now using an Apple TV+ subscription.

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2024-11-23 23:41