Acclaimed director Jon Watts ditches Apple's 'Wolfs' sequel over creative control issues, sending Hollywood's indie film scene into a frenzy.
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Watts, known for his work on the 'Spider-Man' franchise, cited a 'lack of trust' in Apple as a reason for canceling the 'Wolfs' follow-up, which was originally slated to star A-listers like Brad Pitt and George Clooney.
The decision marks a significant blow to Apple's push into original film productions, with industry insiders speculating that the tech giant's hands-off approach and distribution challenges may be turning off top talent.
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