Spider-Man Director Reveals Why His Apple TV+ Sequel Was Cancelled (and the Reason Might Surprise You)
ComicBook.comStory by Ben Hathaway
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After a surprise streaming-exclusive release for his Apple TV+ film 'Wolfs,' director Jon Watts reveals why he nixed the planned sequel - and it's not what you might expect.
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- Watts was 'completely shocked' when Apple announced 'Wolfs' would have a limited theatrical release before streaming, despite his expectation of a wide theatrical release.
- Watts returned the money he was given to write the 'Wolfs' sequel and pulled the plug on it, saying he 'no longer trusted them [Apple] as a creative partner.'
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