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Brad Pitt's Next Film Is an Apple TV+ Thriller Set in the 1970s
Brad Pitt is set to star in Connector, a 1970s-set film directed by Darius Marder and backed by Apple TV+.
Brad Pitt is heading back to the big screen - and to a very specific decade. The Oscar-winning actor is set to star in Connector, a 1970s-set film directed by Darius Marder and backed by Apple TV+. The project was announced on November 13, 2026, and has already generated significant buzz.
Marder is best known for directing Sound of Metal (2019), the acclaimed drama about a heavy metal drummer losing his hearing, which won two Academy Awards. His pairing with Pitt signals that Connector is aiming for prestige territory rather than straightforward blockbuster fare.
Who's Behind the Camera
Marder built his reputation on intimate, immersive filmmaking. Sound of Metal was praised for its unconventional use of sound design and its restrained, emotionally precise performances from Riz Ahmed and Paul Raci. That sensibility, applied to a 1970s setting with a star like Pitt, suggests Apple is positioning Connector as an awards contender.
Apple TV+ has steadily grown its film slate since launching in 2019, backing titles like CODA (which won Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars) and Killers of the Flower Moon in partnership with Paramount. The streamer has shown a clear appetite for prestige cinema, and Connector fits that pattern.
What We Know About the Film
Specific plot details haven't been confirmed yet. What's known is the 1970s setting and the central creative team: Pitt in the lead role, Marder directing, and Apple financing and distributing. The title Connector suggests a character defined by relationships or networks, though that remains speculative at this stage.
Pitt is coming off F1 (2025), the Joseph Kosinski-directed racing film also backed by Apple TV+. That film cemented his working relationship with the streamer, making Connector a natural follow-up partnership rather than a first-time collaboration.
Why Canadian Audiences Should Pay Attention
Apple TV+ is widely available in Canada at CA$12.99 per month, and the streamer has become a genuine destination for film-quality productions. For Canadian subscribers, Connector adds to a growing list of reasons to stay invested in the platform.
Beyond the subscription angle, Marder's filmmaking has resonated strongly with Canadian audiences. Sound of Metal performed well at TIFF (the Toronto International Film Festival) and earned praise from critics across the country. A follow-up from the same director, backed by the same streamer and starring one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces, will almost certainly land at TIFF before its wider release.
No production start date or release window has been confirmed yet, but with the announcement now public, casting and pre-production details are likely to follow in the coming months.