Hollywood stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt made a splash at the 81st Venice Film Festival, premiering their new action-comedy ‘Wolfs’. Directed by Jon Watts, the film follows two rival ‘fixers’ who are accidentally hired for the same job to cover up a crime. The reunion of these long-time friends and collaborators drew enthusiastic crowds, with fans eagerly seeking autographs and selfies.During a press conference, Clooney addressed recent political developments, praising President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic presidential candidate. ‘The person who should be applauded is the President who did the most selfless thing that anybody has done since George Washington,’ Clooney stated. This comment refers to an op-ed Clooney had previously written, calling for Biden to withdraw from the race.The actors also discussed the changing landscape of the film industry. ‘Wolfs’ is set for a limited theatrical release on September 20, before streaming on Apple TV+ from September 27. Both Clooney and Pitt emphasized the importance of theatrical releases while acknowledging the rise of streaming platforms. ‘We need it, our industry needs it,’ Clooney said, adding, ‘They also benefit from having films released… and we’re figuring it out, we haven’t gotten it figured out yet’.The festival also saw the swift departure of Pitt’s ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, who had been promoting her own film ‘Maria’ earlier in the week. According to Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera, there was no chance of the former couple crossing paths, as Jolie left immediately after her premiere.
Key points
- George Clooney and Brad Pitt premiered their new film ‘Wolfs’ at the Venice Film Festival.
- Clooney praised President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic presidential candidate.
- The actors discussed the balance between theatrical releases and streaming platforms in the film industry.
Contradictions👾While most sources report a positive reception for ‘Wolfs’, there are varying accounts of its genre, with some calling it an action-thriller and others a comedy-action film.
