Wolfs Director Reveals He Let Brad Pitt and George Clooney Decide Their Own Roles

Jon Watts, best known for directing the recent Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, seems to have taken a step away from the world of franchise movies for a while, because he is returning with a new crime drama titled Wolfs. While casting two of Hollywood’s most celebrated A-listers, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, to star together seems like a no-brainer, his unique approach to pitching the movie the pair was very unconventional in movie casting terms.

In an interview with Total Film, Watts discussed his vision for Wolfs by explaining how he had always pictured Clooney and Pitt in the leading roles and tailored the script with them in mind. However, his method of describing the movie to the stars adds a layer of intrigue to the entire development of the project.

Wolfs follows the story of two lone-wolf professional fixers whose paths cross when they are hired to dispose of the same body. The movie promises a gripping narrative filled with action, suspense, and dark humor. Alongside Clooney and Pitt, Wolfs also stars Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan.

Wolfs Has Already Expanded Into A Franchise

Despite being a small, character-driven thriller, Wolfs has already shown the potential to be a compelling movie. However, the announcement that the film’s executives have turned Wolfs’ worldwide theatrical release into a limited one has made some question whether the film could have competed with the big boys on the big screen. The movie will debut at the 81st Venice Film Festival and screen in theaters for a week before moving to Apple TV+ on September 27. Some are wondering if this decision was an attempt to avoid releasing a subpar and commercially weak film, or whether there is another strategic move at play.

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Apple TV+ has recently been revealed to be lagging behind the likes of Netflix by a long way when it comes to their viewership numbers. As a streamer that has constantly prided itself on having mostly exclusive movies and shows on its platform, the lure of two big hitters like Clooney and Pitt in a movie is exactly the kind of content it needs to stay afloat. Apple has also shown that it has confidence in the film, by confirming that development of a Wolfs sequel is already underway. This early expansion of the universe hints at both the strength of the story and the star power involved with the project.

Seeing Brad Pitt and George Clooney share the screen is a significant draw for audiences. The two actors previously worked together in the Ocean’s trilogy, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and Burn After Reader, directed by the Coen Brothers. Their on-screen chemistry is well documented, and this reunion only promises to deliver another memorable and engaging experience to viewers.