Brad PittandGeorge Clooneyhave shared the screen in numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, though their latest effort won’t be getting a sequel. Their work together spans from Steven Soderbergh’s well-receivedOcean’sfranchise, where they portrayed suave thieves Danny Ocean and Robert “Rusty” Ryan, embarking on a series of increasingly impossible heists, to the darkly comedicBurn After Reading(2008), a Coen Brothers’ satire of espionage and paranoia.
Their collaborations have often blended wit, charm, and suspense, offering audiences a mix of heist antics and character-driven humor. Their latest partnership,Wolfs, continues this tradition, as an action-comedy film directed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe’sSpider-Mantrilogy’s Jon Watts. The Apple TV+ movie showcases Clooney and Pitt as rival “fixers” hired for the same job despite their propensity to work alone.
Jon Watts Confirms No Sequel for Wolfs
The Apple TV+ action-comedyWolfsstars Brad Pitt and George Clooney as professional crime cleaners, who are forced to work together when the two lone wolves are hired for the same job. Despite the film’s star power, hopes for a sequel to the thrilling crime movie have now taken a surprising turn.
In a recent interview withCollider,director Jon Watts shared a disappointing update about the film’s future. Watts, best known for his work on theSpider-Man: Homecomingtrilogy, dismissed the possibility of a follow-up, saying:
I don’t know what I’m directing next, and I don’t think there’s going to be a Wolfs sequel.
This unexpected update dampens the excitement around the heist thriller. The movie holds a modest 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, withScreen Rant’s Alex Harrison givingWolfsan 8 out of 10, noting “Watts takes full advantage of Clooney and Pitt’s star image.” It also comes in contrast to a report from before the movie’s release in whichApple Original Filmssigned a deal with Watts to write, direct and produceWolfs 2with Clooney and Pitt expected to return.
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As a Clooney and Pitt reunion movie, the chemistry of its two leads was said to mix nicely with a premise that promised some solid laughs and chaotic twists. With Apple TV+ greenlighting a sequel so early and its star-studded cast generating buzz, many expected the movie to serve as the start of a potential series. However,it now appears thatWolfswill remain a standalone feature, coming as a surprise to those who had hoped to see Pitt and Clooney reprise their roles in a story that explored their characters’ rivalry, unique professions, and backstories.
Is A Single Film Enough For Wolfs?
While it’s disappointing that George Clooney and Brad Pitt’s dynamic duo won’t see a continuation intheWolfsuniverse, its standalone nature could make it astronger, self-contained entry in the heist genre. Pitt and Clooney’s pairing remains a significant draw, and even without a sequel, their charm and witty camaraderie will ensure the film’s continued success with audiences. Besides, Apple TV+ could still move forward with its star power if a different director wishes to recapture the magic of their iconic collaboration in a secondWolfs.
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Wolfs is an action-thriller film written and directed by Jon Watts, and sees the on-screen reunion of Brad Pitt and George Clooney after nearly fifteen years. The film centers on two fixers who are brought together when they’re both hired for the same job.
