'Wolf' Director Jon Watts 'No Longer Trusted' Apple and Dropped Sequel
IndieWireStory by Harrison Richlin
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Acclaimed director Jon Watts abruptly abandons sequel to hit thriller 'Wolf' after losing faith in Apple's release plans.
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- Watts claims Apple reneged on a promised 'wide theatrical release' for the 'Wolf' sequel, instead opting for a streaming-only premiere at the last minute.
- The director's loss of trust in Apple's distribution strategy has led him to completely scrap plans for the follow-up film, dealing a blow to the studio's franchise ambitions.
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Jon Watts, Apple, Wolf, Wolfs