It appears the pack is breaking apart prior to followers hoped. Director Jon Watts, who helmed Wolfs, the Apple TV+ action-comedy starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, has all however confirmed {that a} sequel to the movie is unlikely in spite of everything. Regardless of affirmation of a sequel being introduced by Apple, Watts has now poured chilly water on the concept, and it looks as if the story of Clooney’s and Pitt’s rival fixers gained’t be persevering with on-screen.

Whereas talking with Collider’s Steve Weintraub whereas selling his new Star Wars collection, Skeleton Crew, alongside Christopher Ford, Watts revealed what’s subsequent for him—and what is not on the horizon anymore, saying: “I do not know what I am directing subsequent, and I do not suppose there’s going to be a Wolfs sequel.“

It is disappointing information for followers who had been desperate to see extra of the snarky banter and action-packed hijinks that Wolfs promised. Though the evaluations had been considerably combined, the chemistry between Clooney and Pitt, two extraordinarily shut buddies going all the way in which again to their Ocean’s Eleven days, was seen as a significant spotlight for the film and, with an ending that would positively be interpreted as open to a continuation, it seems to be unlikely now. The movie holds a modest 67% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Clooney and Pitt however criticizing the skinny plot and reliance on star energy. Regardless of its high-profile forged and hefty manufacturing funds, the film did not generate vital buzz throughout its restricted theatrical launch and subsequent streaming debut on Apple TV+.

Was ‘Wolfs’ a Success for Apple?

It is also fairly shocking to see it not going forward, given the response from Apple to the movie. Only a week after launch, Apple proudly proclaimed that Wolfs was the most-viewed characteristic movie in your complete historical past of Apple TV+. An achievement like that in solely every week of launch was a shocking success, and a sequel was authorized by the streamer. The pinnacle of Apple Unique Movies’ options division, Matt Dentler, even mentioned, on the time, that he wasn’t shocked by Wolfs success within the following assertion:

“When George, Brad and Jon approached us with the concept for
Wolfs
, it was a straightforward name — a crackling, enjoyable film starring two Oscar winners who everybody is aware of are iconic collectively. Now, audiences have chosen in droves to make
Wolfs
a part of their weekend, making the film a worldwide blockbuster. We at all times think about Apple TV+ to be the house for the world’s most gifted artists to create and ship their finest work, and it’s thrilling to see audiences embrace that so overwhelmingly.”

Wolfs is now accessible to stream on Apple TV+, and Watts’ Skeleton Crew arrives on December 3 on Disney+. Search for our full interview with Watts quickly.

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