Wolfs, a new crime-thriller film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation and praise for the actors' on-screen chemistry.
The film, directed by Jon Watts, features Clooney and Pitt as "lone wolves" hired to clean up crimes, their chemistry immediately apparent on set.
While reviews for Wolfs were mixed, a sequel is already in the works with Clooney, Pitt, and Watts set to return.
The film will have a limited theatrical release on September 20 before launching globally on Apple TV+ on September 27.
Clooney and Pitt emphasized the importance of having films released in theaters alongside streaming services. Clooney also addressed a New York Times article claiming they were paid over $35 million each, stating the figures were much lower.
The film features a talented supporting cast, including Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan, whose performances have been lauded by early viewers.
Watts, the director, missed the premiere due to a positive COVID test.
Pitt arrived at the festival around the same time as his ex, Angelina Jolie, who received praise for her role in "Maria."
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: AP News, Spiegel, Hürriyet Daily News, TJV News, The Hindu, Times of India, NewsX, RTS, India Today.