Wolfs (film)

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Wolfs
Directed by Jon Watts
Written byJon Watts
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Larkin Seiple
Edited by Andrew Weisblum
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Release date
  • September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Wolfs is an upcoming American psychological thriller film written and directed by Jon Watts. It stars and is co-produced by George Clooney and Brad Pitt. It also stars Austin Abrams, Amy Ryan and Poorna Jagannathan.

Contents

Wolfs is set to be released theatrically by Sony Pictures Releasing on September 20, 2024. [1]

Premise

Two professional fixers find themselves hired for the same job.

Cast

Production

It was announced in September 2021 that Jon Watts would write and direct an untitled thriller film, with George Clooney and Brad Pitt starring and producing. [2] Apple TV+ acquired the rights to the film after winning a studio bidding war against studios including Sony Pictures (which would later take over theatrical distribution rights), Lionsgate, Annapurna Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Netflix and Amazon Studios (now called Amazon MGM Studios). [3] Production began in New York City in January 2023, with Amy Ryan joining the cast. [4] Larkin Seiple serves as cinematographer, with the film titled Wolves. [5] [6] In February, Austin Abrams and Poorna Jagannathan were added to the cast. [7] [8]

Principal photography began in early January 2023 in New York City. [9] Clooney and Pitt filmed scenes in Harlem and Chinatown. [10] [11] Filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. [12]

Release

Following their partnership on Napoleon , Apple entered another agreement with Sony Pictures Releasing to distribute the film in theatres. [13] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 20, 2024. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ Kit, Borys (September 24, 2021). "George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jon Watts Movie Package Sends Studios, Streamers Into Bidding War (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  3. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 29, 2021). "Apple Studios Lands Coveted Jon Watts-Directed Thriller To Star George Clooney & Brad Pitt". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 26, 2023). "Amy Ryan Joins George Clooney And Brad Pitt In New Apple Thriller From Jon Watts". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Larkin Seiple resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  6. ↑ Atad, Corey (January 25, 2023). "Brad Pitt And George Clooney Reunite On The Set Of New Thriller Wolves In New York". Entertainment Tonight Canada . Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 1, 2023). "Austin Abrams Joins Brad Pitt And George Clooney In Apple Thriller From Jon Watts". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (February 16, 2023). "Never Have I Ever Star Poorna Jagannathan Joins Brad Pitt & George Clooney In Jon Watts Apple Thriller". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Wolves Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. October 31, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
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