Jon Watts Cancels Wolf Sequel due to Lack of Trust in Apple – IMDb
Jon Watts, known for his work on the action comedy film ‘Wolfs’ starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, recently made headlines by canceling plans for a sequel to the popular movie. Despite the success of ‘Wolfs’ as the most-viewed feature film on Apple TV+, Watts decided to pull the plug on the sequel due to a breakdown in trust with Apple.
In a statement to Deadline, Watts expressed his frustration with Apple’s decision to forgo a wide theatrical release in favor of a limited theatrical run followed by a streaming release. This unexpected shift came as a surprise to Watts, who had originally been commissioned to start working on a sequel after Apple showed enthusiasm for the film.
Watts explained, “I showed Apple my final cut of ‘Wolfs’ early this year. They were extremely enthusiastic about it and immediately commissioned me to start writing a sequel. But their last-minute shift from a promised wide theatrical release to a streaming release was a total surprise and made without any explanation or discussion.”
This decision led Watts to ultimately cancel the sequel, stating, “I did, because I no longer trusted them as a creative partner.”
The news of the canceled sequel has sparked conversation among fans and industry insiders, with many questioning the reasoning behind Apple’s decision and the implications it may have for future collaborations between filmmakers and streaming services.
For now, it seems that the ‘Wolfs’ sequel is off the table, leaving fans wondering what could have been for the beloved characters portrayed by Pitt and Clooney. Only time will tell if a resolution can be reached between Watts and Apple, but for now, the future of ‘Wolfs’ remains uncertain.
