September 1st 2024.
Brad Pitt and George Clooney, two Hollywood megastars who have dominated the film industry since the 1990s, have once again joined forces for their upcoming crime caper, Wolfs. The duo will be playing two professional fixers who are forced to work together on a cover-up job. The highly anticipated film is premiering at the Venice Film Festival today, just days after Pitt's ex-wife Angelina Jolie received widespread acclaim for her role in the biopic Maria.
During a press conference at the festival, Clooney addressed rumors that he and Pitt were paid a staggering amount of money, "more than $35,000,000 each," to act in and co-produce Wolfs for Apple TV Plus. He clarified that their payment was actually "millions and millions and millions of dollars less" than what was reported and went on to say that it is important for the industry to not set unrealistic standards for salaries.
Clooney also spoke about the fact that Wolfs was not getting a wide theatrical release, which he called "a bummer." He explained that they had originally wanted the film to have a wide release and had even given up some of their salary to make it happen. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, the film will now be predominantly streaming.
The actor also denied rumors of writer and director Jon Watts being paid "more than $15million" for his role in the movie, stating that it was an exaggeration. He did acknowledge that there were some bumps along the way in the distribution of the film, similar to his previous movie, Boys in the Boat.
Pitt, who has previously collaborated with Clooney on the Ocean's Eleven franchise, also shared his thoughts on the current state of the film industry. He expressed his love for the theatrical experience but also acknowledged the positive impact of streaming platforms in showcasing more diverse stories and talent.
The film itself follows the story of two lone wolves, Jack and Nick, who are hired to cover up a bloody crime scene in a luxury hotel. However, their night takes several unexpected twists, leading to a sequel already being in the works.
Clooney also discussed his recent op-ed for The New York Times, in which he urged President Joe Biden to not seek re-election in November's election. He clarified that any credit for the article should go to the President himself, who made the selfless decision to not run for a third term, following in the footsteps of George Washington.
The press conference also addressed the absence of director Jon Watts, who was unable to attend due to testing positive for Covid. Clooney praised the President for his selfless act and expressed his hope for a better future.
Wolfs will be released in a limited number of cinemas on September 20 before streaming exclusively on Apple TV Plus from September 27. The cast and crew are excited for the film's release and are looking forward to the audience's response.
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