Apple Original Films Sets Sequel To George Clooney-Brad Pitt Drama ‘Wolfs’ By Jon Watts As Film Pivots To Limited Theatrical Release Before Apple TV+ Bow
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Apple has pivoted on the Jon Watts-directed George Clooney & Brad Pitt starrer Wolfs, which makes its world premiere at the 81stVenice Film Festival.
Apple Original Films has made a deal with Watts to write, direct and produce a sequel vehicle for Clooney and Pitt. At the same time, Apple has changed its plan for Wolfs to have a wide theatrical release before it lands on Apple TV+.
It instead will receive a limited theatrical release September 20, and then debut globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 27.
Apple confirmed the release pivot, but sources said it does not signal a change in its hybrid strategy of a streaming service release preceded by a wide theatrical with P&A that was undertaken with Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon.
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