Brad Pitt and George Clooney Electrify Venice with Premiere of Wolfs

Critics and Industry Observers: The film’s premiere has reaffirmed the enduring star power of both actors. Critics have noted their seamless chemistry, describing them as “cooler than a pair of cucumbers,” even as the film itself received mixed reviews. The camaraderie between Pitt and Clooney, both on and off the screen, continues to be a focal point for fans and media alike​ CINEMABLEND

The Venice Film Festival was in a state of high excitement as Brad Pitt and George Clooney brought their star power to the world premiere of Wolfs, directed by Jon Watts. Late Sunday night, fans and media alike swarmed outside the Palazzo del Cinema, eager to see the beloved Hollywood duo. As the film concluded, Wolfs received a thunderous five-minute standing ovation. Pitt, in high spirits, sang along to Sade, while Clooney graciously thanked the audience with a heartfelt “Grazie.”

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Wolfs, a film also written by Watts, stars Pitt and Clooney as rival fixers who unexpectedly find themselves on the same job. The movie, produced under the banners of Clooney’s Smokehouse and Pitt’s Plan B, also features a strong supporting cast, including Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind, and Zlatko Burić. The production team boasts names like Dianne McGunigle, Grant Heslov, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner, with Michael Beugg as the executive producer. A sequel to Wolfs has already been announced by Apple, and the film is set for a limited theatrical release on September 20 via Sony, followed by a global premiere on Apple TV+ on September 27.

George Clooney on Brad Pitt: Clooney often speaks highly of his long-time friend and co-star, Brad Pitt. At the “Wolfs” premiere, Clooney joked about working with Pitt, saying, “There’s nothing good about it… It’s all a disaster,” before adding on a more serious note, “It’s fun to work with people you know really well”​ Peoplemag  Clooney also emphasized the deep bond they share, mentioning how they regularly check in on each other, which he believes is essential in a long-term friendship. He praised Pitt’s ability to navigate complex situations, saying, “I’ll call George on numerous occasions when things get bumpy,” highlighting their mutual support​ Peoplemag

The appearance of Pitt and Clooney underscores a key theme at this year’s Venice Film Festival: the return of major movie stars to the forefront. Not only are Pitt and Clooney leading the charge, but the festival is also set to showcase performances by Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux, where they reprise their roles as DC villains. Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore are gracing the event with Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut, The Room Next Door. Meanwhile, Daniel Craig headlines Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, which also features Lesley Manville and Drew Starkey. Nicole Kidman appears alongside Harris Dickinson and Antonio Banderas in Halina Reijn’s Babygirl, and Cate Blanchett stars in Alfonso Cuarón’s television series Disclaimer with Kevin Kline and Sacha Baron Cohen, also set to release on Apple TV+.

Adding to the festival’s star-studded appeal, Tim Burton kicked things off with his film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, marking his return to the underworld with a stellar cast including Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Willem Dafoe, Catherine O’Hara, and Monica Bellucci. The lineup also features Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist with Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Joe Alwyn, as well as Justin Kurzel’s The Order, starring Nicholas Hoult, Jude Law, and Tye Sheridan.

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This year’s Venice Film Festival is shaping up to be a celebration of Hollywood’s grandeur, bringing together some of the biggest names in the industry for a showcase of cinematic excellence. The return of these stars, both seasoned and fresh, signals a revival of the traditional star-studded glamour that film festivals are known for, drawing audiences and critics alike into the allure of the silver screen.

Key Points:

• Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s new film Wolfs premiered at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a five-minute standing ovation.
• The film, directed and written by Jon Watts, stars Pitt and Clooney as rival fixers and has a strong supporting cast, including Amy Ryan and Austin Abrams.
• A sequel to Wolfs has already been announced, with a limited theatrical release set for September 20 and a global release on Apple TV+ on September 27.
• This year’s Venice Film Festival highlights the return of major movie stars, featuring a lineup that includes Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Tilda Swinton, Daniel Craig, and Nicole Kidman.
• The festival opened with Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and also showcases films like Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist and Justin Kurzel’s The Order, marking a star-studded celebration of Hollywood’s cinematic talent.

Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News