Apple made some mistakes with Wolf director Jon Watts. As he explained the reasons why he got angry with those from Cupertino, in addition to mentioning that there will be no sequel
Apple had in its hands the possibility of releasing one of the best sequels in the short history of Apple TV+ and ruined it. According to statements obtained by Deadline, Wolfs' director, Jon Watts is so angry with Apple that he no longer trusts it as a creative partner. There are several justified reasons, the most important being that Apple has decided to offer a limited theatrical release and give priority to streaminga last minute decision that was not discussed with the director.
One of the best films on Apple TV+ will remain without sequel
Another of Jon Watts' arguments are that he asked not to mention the planned Wolfs movie sequel. in the press release issued on August 7, 2024. According to Matt Dentler, Apple's head of feature films, they were “excited to see fans embrace the film” as the sequel began to be planned.
Wolfs was expected to be a cinematic bomb given its success at the Venice Film Festival. Wolfs is a film starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It's an action thriller that promises a dose of adrenaline and dark humor.
A week after its premiere, it had already positioned itself as number 1 on Apple TV+ and had recorded record views. There is no doubt that Apple has some excellent cinematic hardware on its hands that could last a long time..
Did Apple make a serious mistake by taking these steps without its director?
According to Jon Watts' statements, It was a week before this declaration that he learned of the transition from cinema to streaming authorized without his agreement.. After Apple saw the final version of Wolfs, they immediately commissioned Watts to write the sequel. After the move from cinema to streaming, he requested that no one know about the sequel, which was also announced and the director was totally ignored.
Jon Watts with Brad Pitt and George Clooney on the set of Wolfs
And so, I quietly returned the money they had given me for the sequel. I didn't want to talk about it because I was proud of the film and I didn't want to generate unnecessary negative press. I loved working with Brad and George (and the cast) and would happily do it again. But the truth is that Apple didn't cancel the Wolfs sequel, I did it because I no longer trusted them as a creative partner.
According to Deadline's sources, Apple remains open to a sequel even if it could be with another director. We don't know to what extent this would be possible. Consider that Brad Pitt is currently filming the F1 movie and it is expected to hit theaters with Warner Bros and after the set time to arrive on Apple TV+. Jon Watts is known for being the director of the most recent Spiderman films in the Marvel Universe.According to Deadline, he left this franchise to write the screenplay for Wolfs and direct the film, whose future is currently uncertain.
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