While the action comedy film "Wolfs" recently became the most-viewed movie in Apple TV+ history, plans for a sequel have been canceled.In an interview shared by today, Wolfs director Jon Watts said he canceled the sequel because he "no longer trusted" Apple as a creative partner.He told the publication that Apple made a last-minute decision to pivot away from widely releasing the movie in theaters without discussing that decision with him in advance.
Watts also said that Apple ignored his request to not mention the planned "Wolfs" sequel in its press release regarding the switch to a limited, one-week theatrical release for the movie ahead of its Apple TV+ streaming debut."Wolfs" debuted in select theaters on September 20, and it started streaming on Apple TV+ on September 27.Apple announced that a "Wolfs" sequel was planned in an August press release.
Apple's head of feature films Matt Dentler said the company was "excited to see fans embrace the movie as we start working with Jon on the sequel." Here is the full quote from Watts explaining why the sequel is off the table: This drama might be enough for an Apple TV+ movie of its own! "Wolfs" stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney as two professional "fixers" who are assigned to cover up a high-profile crime.The two "lone wolves" are forced to work together, despite not wanting to, and comedy ensues.The movie also stars Amy Ryan.
Watts is best known for directing the "Spider-Man" films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.