November 23rd 2024.
Bad news for fans of the film Wolfs – it looks like there won't be a sequel after all. According to reports, Brad Pitt and George Clooney's crime movie won't be getting a follow-up. This comes as a surprise, as just three months ago, before its premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, director Jon Watts had reportedly struck a deal with Apple TV Plus for a sequel.
However, in a recent interview with Collider, Jon revealed that the sequel is no longer happening. "I don't know what I'm directing next and I don't think there's going to be a Wolfs sequel," he shared. This news is a disappointment for many, especially considering that the original film was a huge investment with a reported production cost of $200 million – one of the most expensive TV movies of all time.
The news of a potential sequel first broke in August, with reports stating that Brad and George would be reprising their roles. The film received mixed reviews upon its release at the end of September, with a critics score of 69% on Rotten Tomatoes. While some praised it as a "genuine delight" and "beautiful," others were not as impressed, calling it "staggeringly banal" and "a little better than mediocre."
This divide in opinions has once again been highlighted by the recent news of the sequel's cancellation. Some fans are disappointed and were looking forward to seeing where the story would go, while others are not surprised by the decision. Despite the mixed reviews, Apple TV Plus has stated that Wolfs was the most viewed feature in the platform's history.
Matt Dentler, the head of features at Apple Original Films, said, "Audiences have chosen in droves to make Wolfs part of their weekend, making the movie a global blockbuster. We always consider Apple TV Plus to be the home for the world's most talented artists to create and deliver their best work, and it's exciting to see audiences embrace that so overwhelmingly."
Initially, the film was supposed to have a wide theatrical release before debuting on Apple TV Plus. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, it only received a limited one-week release in theaters. George admitted that it was a disappointment, saying, "Yeah, we would have liked that. We wanted it. That's why Brad and I gave some of our salary back to do that." It was reported that both actors were paid more than $35 million each for their roles, but George clarified that the actual amount was "millions and millions and millions of dollars less."
He also expressed his concern about the industry's perception of these high salaries, saying, "I am only saying that because I think it's bad for our industry if that's what people think is the standard bearer for salaries. It's going to make it impossible to win." Brad, who has worked with George in the past, also shared his thoughts on the streaming platform's role in the industry, saying, "I think we'll always be romantic about the theatrical experience. At the same time, I love the existence of the streamers because we get to see more story, we get to see more talent. It gets more eyes."
Metro reached out to Apple TV Plus for comment but has yet to receive a response. For now, fans of Wolfs can still watch the film on Apple TV Plus. Do you have a story about a celebrity? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling us, or visiting our Submit Stuff page.
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