Wolfs is an upcoming American action comedy film written and directed by Jon Watts. It stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan.
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| Directed by | Jon Watts |
| Written by | Jon Watts |
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| Cinematography | Larkin Seiple |
| Edited by | Andrew Weisblum |
| Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
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| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures (through Sony Pictures Releasing)[1] Apple Original Films (through Apple TV+) |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is set to premiere out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, on September 1, 2024, and is scheduled to receive a limited theatrical release in the United States by Columbia Pictures (through Sony Pictures Releasing) on September 20, before debuting on Apple TV+ on September 27.
Premise
editTwo professional fixers who prefer to work alone find themselves forced to work together after being hired for the same job.[2][3]
Cast
edit- George Clooney as Jack
- Brad Pitt as Nick
- Austin Abrams as Kid
- Amy Ryan as Margaret
- Poorna Jagannathan as June
- Zlatko Burić as Dimitri
- Richard Kind as Kid's dad
Production
editIn September 2021, a studio bidding war began for a film package that included Jon Watts as writer and director, with George Clooney and Brad Pitt on board to star and produce via their respective production labels, Smokehouse Pictures and Plan B Entertainment.[4] Wolfs reunites the two actors, who previously worked on the Ocean's trilogy (2001–2007) and Burn After Reading (2008).[2] Apple TV+ acquired the rights to the film after winning the bidding war against studios including Amazon MGM Studios, Annapurna Pictures, Lionsgate, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Netflix, Sony Pictures (which would later take over theatrical distribution rights), Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Pictures.[5] Additional cast members were revealed in 2023.[6][7][8] Principal photography reportedly began in January 2023 in New York City, including the neighborhoods of Harlem and Chinatown.[9][10] Larkin Seiple, who previously shot Watts' Cop Car (2015), was the cinematographer of the approximately 70-day shoot.[11]
Release
editFollowing their partnership on Napoleon, Apple entered another agreement with Sony Pictures Releasing to distribute the film in cinemas.[12] That same month, it was scheduled to be released in the United States on September 20, 2024.[13] In July 2024, it was announced that the film would premiere out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.[14] In August 2024, it was announced that Apple had decided to pivot from a wide release to a limited release on the same date, releasing it on Apple TV+ a week later on September 27.[15]
Future
editA month prior to its release, it was confirmed that a sequel was already in the works, with Watts, Clooney and Pitt returning.[15]
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Jaden (May 29, 2024). "Wolfs Trailer: Brad Pitt and George Clooney Reunite After 16 Years for an Action Comedy About a Botched Killing". Variety. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Morrow, Brendan (May 29, 2024). "Wolfs trailer: George Clooney, Brad Pitt reunite for first film together in 16 years". USA Today. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (May 28, 2024). "George Clooney and Brad Pitt Reunite as Hired Killers in Wolfs Trailer". Collider. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 24, 2021). "George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jon Watts Movie Package Sends Studios, Streamers Into Bidding War (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 21, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 29, 2021). "Apple Studios Lands Coveted Jon Watts-Directed Thriller To Star George Clooney & Brad Pitt". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (January 26, 2023). "Amy Ryan Joins George Clooney And Brad Pitt In New Apple Thriller From Jon Watts". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 1, 2023). "Austin Abrams Joins Brad Pitt And George Clooney In Apple Thriller From Jon Watts". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 16, 2023). "Never Have I Ever Star Poorna Jagannathan Joins Brad Pitt & George Clooney In Jon Watts Apple Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ "Wolves Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. October 31, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ Lazarus Caplan, Anna (January 27, 2023). "Brad Pitt and George Clooney Have N.Y.C. Night Filming Apple Thriller Wolves — See the Pics!". People. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ Mulcahey, Matt (June 8, 2023). "'TV Shows are Like Better Funded Independent Films': DP Larkin Seiple on Beef". Filmmaker. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 13, 2023). "Sony Wins Global Theatrical Distribution Deal For Apple's George Clooney & Brad Pitt Pic Wolfs & Scarlett Johansson & Channing Tatum's Project Artemis". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 21, 2023). "Sony Dates Apple's Wolfs & Project Artemis For 2024". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 23, 2024). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Joker: Folie à Deux, Almodovar, Guadagnino, Kurzel, Larrain & More In Competition – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Fleming Jr., Mike (August 7, 2024). "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+ Streaming Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.