Apple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt's 'Wolfs' sequel

A planned sequel to the Apple TV+ original movie 'Wolfs' has reportedly been dropped, marking another unexpected turn for both this film series, and for how it appears Apple is changing its movie ambitions.Brad Pitt, George Clooney in the film 'Wolfs.' Image credit: Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionWriter/director Jon Watts now says that he will not be doing a sequel, despite the first film's success. '[Apple] 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,' he told industry publication Deadline.'I was completely shocked and asked them to please not include the news that I was writing a sequel,' Watts added. 'They ignored my request and announced it in their press release anyway, seemingly to create a positive spin to their streaming pivot so I quietly returned the money they gave me for the sequel.' Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums