Brad Pitt will star in a new film called “Connector,” a 1970s period drama directed by Darius Marder, who previously helmed the hit “Sound of Metal.” The project marks a reunion between Pitt and Apple Original Films, the studio that backed their recent blockbuster “F1.” Marder will co-write the script with his sister, Nina Marder, while Pitt produces the picture through his Plan B banner.
According to IndieWire, the story follows a sky-walking ironworker living in 1970s New York City. This character rises to become a working class legend who must take on forces larger than himself. The setting and premise come from a story by Derek Cianfrance, a longtime friend of Marder’s. IndieWire reports that the film is currently being developed with Pitt set to shoot the role as his next major project.
A Return to Form for Marder
Marder made his directorial debut with “Sound of Metal” in 2019, a film that earned six Oscar nominations including Best Picture. The movie went on to win two awards for Best Sound and Best Film Editing. Before that success, Marder co-wrote Derek Cianfrance’s drama “The Place Beyond the Pines.” His track record and Pitt’s past collaborations with Cianfrance show they have worked together before.
Critics view on this pairing is positive, especially given the recent box office performance of their last collaboration. Apple made the most sense for this deal because of the strong relationship the company built with Plan B on “F1” and “Wolves.” Deadline notes that the project has been in the works for some time, and the latest draft arrived just as Pitt was looking for his next role.
Setting the Scene for 2027
Pitt was high on potentially making “Connector” the next thing he would shoot in 2027, per Deadline. This timeline fits his busy schedule, which includes starring in “Heart of the Beast” this year. He will also appear in “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” a pseudo-sequel from David Fincher where he reprises his Oscar-winning role from “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
While Pitt focuses on these upcoming roles, the “Connector” team continues to build the film with key producers on board. Plan B’s production will be handled by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, who will team up with Marder to also act as a producer. Just Jared confirms that the story remains based on the original concept by Derek Cianfrance. Apple Original Films and Plan B have collaborated once more with this film, coming after the record-breaking success of “F1.”
