George Clooney has teamed up with Brad Pitt for the upcoming action-comedy movie “Wolfs.” The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sunday, September 1, 2024. During a press conference at the festival, Clooney reacted to a report by The New York Times. The report stated that he and Pitt have received a $35 million paycheck each for their roles in the film. He claimed that their salary was “millions and millions and millions of dollars less than what was reported,” as per Deadline.
The highly anticipated film was all set to have a wide theatrical release. However, just a few weeks before it hits the theaters, Apple TV+ revealed that it will have a limited theatrical release for only a week in the United States. Then, it will make its debut on Friday, September 27, 2024, on the popular streaming platform.
George Clooney denies ‘Wolfs’ salary rumors
As mentioned above, 63-year-old filmmaker and actor George Clooney denied receiving a $35 million paycheck as his salary for “Wolfs” at the film’s press conference during the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. He said that both his and his co-star Brad Pitt’s payments were a lot less than what the report by The New York Times stated.
The actor further explained why he addressed the matter. As per Deadline, George Clooney stated that it would be bad for the entertainment industry if people believed that the figure reported was “the standard bearer for salaries.” He continued, “I think that’s terrible, it’ll make it impossible to make films.”
The much-awaited film “Wolfs” will depict the story of a professional fixer who has no other option but to work with another fixer on a high-profile case. Jon Watts serves as both the writer and director of the film. It will premiere on Apple TV+ on September 27, 2024.
