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Wolfs sequel canceled after Apple ‘ignored’ a request from Jon Watts

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Wolfs sequel canceled after Apple ‘ignored’ a request from Jon Watts

Wolfs 2 will no longer be released, and series director Jon Watts attributed the decision to Apple’s sudden change in distribution methods.

Published on September 20 wolves He brought George Clooney and Brad Pitt back to the screens with Jon Watts’ tale of two odd couple hitmen. comedy cost AppleTV+ It was reported to be $150 million, but it quickly became the most watched movie ever streaming service.

Therefore, a sequel was quickly announced, with Watts, Clooney, and Pitt scheduled to return. However, Watts confirmed that the sequel will not go ahead, thanks to the distribution tactics Apple employed for the original film.

The Clooney-Pitt film was originally planned to be released in a major theater, but six weeks before its release, the distribution plan was canceled and it was released with a one-week theatrical release. According to Watts, the move was not disclosed to him in advance.

Apple sabotages Wolfs 2 after surprise release

“Earlier this year I showed Apple my last Wolfs cut” explained (via Deadline ). “They were extremely enthusiastic about it and assigned me to start writing a sequel immediately.

“However, their last-minute switch from a promised wide theatrical release to streaming was a complete surprise and was made without any explanation or discussion. “I wasn’t even told about it until less than a week before they announced it to the world.”

Watts explained that after being caught off guard by the announcement, he asked Apple not to release any statements regarding the sequel it was currently working on. However, according to him, the sequel was still approved by the public.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney as Pam's Man and Margaret's ManAppleTV+

Brad Pitt and George Clooney star in Wolfs

“I was completely shocked and asked them to please not include the news that I was writing a sequel. “They ignored my request and announced it in their press release anyway, which seems to create a positive spin on their publishing pivot,” he explained. “So I quietly refunded the money they gave me for the sequel.

“I didn’t want to talk about it because I was proud of the film and didn’t want to create unnecessary negative press. I loved working with Brad and George (and Amy, Austin, Poorna, and Zlatko) and would happily do it again.

“But the truth is Apple didn’t cancel the Wolfs sequel, I canceled it because I no longer trusted them as a creative partner.”

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