Wolfs George Clooney Denies He & Brad Pitt Were Paid $35 Million Each

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As a devoted fan of George Clooney and Brad Pitt, I must admit that their humility and dedication to the craft never cease to amaze me. During the Venice International Film Festival press conference for their new film “Wolfs”, Clooney refuted the rumors about their massive paychecks, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic standards in Hollywood.

Contrary to popular belief among fans, George Clooney’s wealth isn’t as lavish as it appears. During a press conference at the 81st Venice International Film Festival for their film “Wolves,” co-starring Brad Pitt, Clooney refuted claims that he and Pitt were each paid $35 million to star in director Jon Watts’ action comedy. Clooney clarified this during an interview (as reported by Deadline).

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On August 25, Nicole Sperling’s article “Apple Adjusts Its Movie Strategy After a Series of Flops,” published by The New York Times, revealed an interesting detail: both Clooney and Pitt reportedly received a significant amount for their roles in the movie “Wolves” – approximately $35 million each. Notably, this film will have a limited one-week cinema run in September, followed by its availability for streaming on Apple TV+ only a week later.

Wolfs Receives Electric 5-Minute Standing Ovation

Is it accurate that neither George Clooney nor Brad Pitt received $35 million each for their roles in “Wolves,” or is it possible that George Clooney is attempting to understate the substantial amount they were paid for the action comedy, given the recent turmoil surrounding the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA strikes last year?

Despite some differences, it seems that “Wolfs” is a movie that both Clooney and Pitt hold in high regard. After all, this film by director Jon Watts is currently being showcased at the Venice Film Festival and received a five-minute standing ovation from viewers during its screening. As the crowd cheered, these two stars of “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Ocean’s Twelve,” and “Ocean’s Thirteen” and real-life friends finally shared the screen again. Pitt shared with Deadline that this reunion on-screen was long overdue.

As a movie connoisseur, I must admit that the prospect of reuniting on the silver screen was not without its appeal. We sensed there had to be a compelling reason for this reunion, something we could expand upon our previous collaborations. Yet, let me confess, as I advance in years, the pleasure of working with individuals who I genuinely appreciate spending time with has grown increasingly significant to me.

MovieWeb’s critique of “Wolfs” suggests that George Clooney and Brad Pitt team up once more, but this time for an old-school crime thriller that lacks excitement. Interestingly, during a press conference in Italy, Clooney also shared that the film will be exclusively screened in cinemas for a brief week before transitioning to streaming platforms. As reported by the same source (below), here’s what he had to say:

“Indeed, our original plan was for a theatrical release, but there have been some obstacles, as that’s often the case. We’re still working through certain aspects of it. Of course, it’s disappointing. However, on the positive side, many people will get to watch the film, and we are looking at a release in several hundred theaters. It would have been preferable to have a wider release, but given the circumstances, we’re making the best of it.”

The theatrical run for Wolfs starts on September 20, a day prior to when fans can start streaming Clooney and Pitt’s new action comedy on Apple TV+, which is slated for release on September 27. Don’t forget to watch the video below where these real-life friends and actors celebrate their film’s five-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, as they dance together.

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2024-09-02 16:01