Apple TV has announced a new original film, Connector, starring Brad Pitt, following the success of F1: The Movie. The upcoming drama will be directed by Darius Marder, best known for Sound of Metal, and will take viewers to New York City in the 1970s.
According to Deadline, Apple Original Films has acquired the project, with Pitt also producing through his Plan B Entertainment company. The film remains in development, with no confirmed release date.
What Is Brad Pitt’s New Movie Connector About?
Connector follows a legendary working-class ironworker in 1970s New York who works high above the city on steel structures and finds himself confronting powerful forces.
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The screenplay comes from Darius Marder and his sister Nina Marder, based on a story by filmmaker Derek Cianfrance.
Marder previously directed Sound of Metal, which received six Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars for Best Sound and Best Film Editing. Connector will mark his first feature film as director since that acclaimed drama.
Pitt will produce alongside Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner through Plan B, while Marder will also serve as a producer.
Apple Reunites With Brad Pitt After F1 Success
The announcement continues Apple’s successful partnership with Pitt, whose F1: The Movie became Apple TV’s most-watched film following its streaming debut in December 2025.
The racing drama also became the highest-grossing sports film of all time and received a Best Picture Oscar nomination.
Apple previously collaborated with Pitt on the 2024 action comedy Wolfs, co-starring George Clooney, which helped increase Apple TV viewership.
When Will Connector Release on Apple TV?
Apple has yet to announce a theatrical release date or streaming premiere for Connector. However, early reports suggest Pitt is considering the film as one of his next projects to shoot in 2027.
The supporting cast, filming schedule, and distribution plans also remain unconfirmed. Given the project’s early development stage, viewers will have to wait for Apple to share further production details.
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