There will be no sequel to ‘Wolfs’ movie: director no longer trusts Apple
By ForGeeks The sequel project to “Wolfs”, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, has been officially canceled. The film’s director and screenwriter, John Watts, attributed his decision to a loss of confidence in Apple as a creative partner.
Reasons for the cancelation
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In an interview with Deadline, Watts revealed that Apple had unexpectedly changed its movie promotion strategy, which came as an unpleasant surprise to him:
Apple has canceled the movie, which was an unpleasant surprise to him.
- Shortened theatrical release:
A major release of “Wolfs” in theaters was originally planned, but the film was only released for one week in a limited number of theaters, after which it was uploaded to Apple TV+. - Lack of approval:
Watts said the decision to scale back distribution was made without discussion or explanation. - Invalid sequel announcement:
The director says Apple announced production of a sequel to “Wolfs” without his consent. Watts claims he asked the company not to mention his work on the sequel, but this was ignored.
Director’s Decision
Affronted by the company’s actions, Watts decided:
- Return the advance received for the sequel.
- Totally cancel the project despite its successful launch.
Context of Apple’s changes
According to insider reports, Apple is rethinking its movie-making strategy. The company is now focusing on digital distribution via Apple TV+, rather than major releases in theaters.
The move has caused discontent not only for Watts, but also for other creators for whom the big-screen experience is important.
Implications
The movie “Wolfs,” which received positive reviews and garnered attention thanks to the duo of Clooney and Pitt, will be left without a sequel. The case also underscores the growing tension between streaming services studios and filmmakers accustomed to traditional promotional schemes.
The case also underscores the growing tension between streaming services studios and filmmakers accustomed to traditional promotional schemes.
Apple has yet to comment in any way on the Watts breakup or the allegations.
