Jon Watts Explains Demise Of George Clooney & Brad Pitt ‘Wolfs’ Sequel After Streaming Pivot: ‘Apple Didn’t Cancel…I Did, Because I No Longer Trusted Them As A Creative Partner’

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Acclaimed director Jon Watts explains the shocking demise of the anticipated 'Wolfs' sequel for Apple TV+, citing a loss of creative trust.

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Watts reveals he, not Apple, canceled the 'Wolfs' sequel, despite it becoming the most-viewed film on the platform, due to a breakdown in their creative partnership
This echoes director Doug Liman's feud with Amazon over the streaming-only release of his 'Road House' remake, underscoring the ongoing tensions between streaming and traditional theatrical models

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