George Clooney and Brad Pitt Premiere “Wolfs” at Venice Film Festival

George Clooney and Brad Pitt, long-time collaborators, brought their latest film “Wolfs” to the Venice Film Festival for its world premiere. The official screening was met with a standing ovation lasting over five minutes, showing the audience’s appreciation for the film. Both actors danced to Sade’s “Smooth Operator” during the credits and interacted with fans as they left the venue. Fellow actors Cate Blanchett and Benedict Cumberbatch were also present, showing their support for the film. However, writer-director Jon Watts was noticeably absent, as Clooney mentioned to the press that he was sick with Covid.

The Plot

“Wolfs” follows Clooney’s character, a professional fixer tasked with covering up a high-profile crime. When a second fixer, played by Pitt, enters the scene, the two are forced to work together despite being “lone wolves.” As they navigate the night, they find themselves in unexpected and chaotic situations. The film was acquired by Sony for global theatrical distribution with comedic elements. Apple later decided to release “Wolfs” with a limited theatrical run on September 20, followed by a global debut on Apple TV+ on September 27.

The Actors’ Reactions

Clooney and Pitt expressed their disappointment with Apple’s decision to forgo a wide theatrical release for the film. Despite this, they acknowledged the growing influence of streaming platforms in the industry. Clooney admitted, “Yes, we wanted it to be released… It is a bummer, of course it’s a bummer.” Pitt added that they had been waiting for the right project to reunite on screen, emphasizing the importance of working with people they genuinely enjoy.

Overall, the premiere of “Wolfs” at the Venice Film Festival was a success, with the audience showing their appreciation for the film and the actors’ performances. Despite the challenges of the current industry landscape, Clooney and Pitt remain optimistic about the future of filmmaking and the opportunities presented by streaming platforms. “Wolfs” promises to be an exciting addition to both the crime thriller genre and the actors’ long history of collaboration on screen.