MOVIE NEWS – Director Jon Watts decided to take a break from the world of franchise blockbusters to craft the crime drama Wolfs, starring Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt and George Clooney. What makes this project particularly intriguing is Watts’ decision to let Pitt and Clooney choose their roles, a rare move in the world of film casting.

Wolfs has already made waves, expanding into a potential franchise, with Apple TV+ showing strong faith in the project by confirming a sequel is already in the works.

Jon Watts, best known for directing the recent Spider-Man trilogy featuring Tom Holland, appears to have taken a step back from the superhero genre to return with Wolfs. Casting Brad Pitt and George Clooney in leading roles may seem obvious, but Watts’ approach to pitching the film to them was far from conventional.

In a recent interview with Total Film, Watts shared his vision for Wolfs, explaining how he always imagined Clooney and Pitt in the lead roles and even tailored the script with them in mind. However, his unique method of presenting the film to the actors added an unexpected twist to the casting process.

“I will say when I gave them the script, I didn’t specify who would play who. I let them figure that out on their own!”

Wolfs tells the story of two lone-wolf professional fixers whose lives intersect when they are hired to dispose of the same body. The film promises a captivating mix of action, suspense, and dark humor. Alongside Clooney and Pitt, the cast includes Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan.

Wolfs Has Already Expanded Into A Franchise

Despite its small-scale, character-driven focus, Wolfs has already shown the potential to become a hit. However, the decision by the film’s executives to limit its worldwide theatrical release has sparked some debate about whether it could have held its own against major releases on the big screen. The movie will premiere at the 81st Venice Film Festival and will have a one-week theatrical run before moving to Apple TV+ on September 27. Some industry insiders speculate that this move might be an attempt to avoid the potential fallout from a commercially weaker film, while others believe there could be a more strategic plan in play.

Big studios often pay millions to secure A-list actors, but sometimes these stars will surprisingly work for little to no pay.

Apple TV+ has been struggling to keep up with streaming giants like Netflix in terms of viewership numbers. As a platform that prides itself on offering mostly exclusive content, landing a film starring Clooney and Pitt is exactly the kind of draw Apple needs. The streaming service’s confidence in Wolfs is evident, as it has already greenlit a sequel. This early commitment hints at the strength of the story and the undeniable star power attached to the project.

Seeing Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite on screen is a major attraction for audiences. The two actors have previously shared the screen in the Ocean’s trilogy, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and Burn After Reading, directed by the Coen Brothers. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their reunion in Wolfs is set to deliver another memorable experience for viewers.

Source: MovieWeb