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Brad Pitt is linking up with Apple again for a gritty period film that spotlights a blue-collar hero in 1970s New York. The new project pairs Pitt with director Darius Marder, whose last film earned major awards attention, and promises a portrait of labor, risk and legend-building on the city skyline.
What “Connector” is about and Pitt’s role
The project, titled Connector, centers on a daredevil ironworker who walks the high steel of New York in the 1970s. Pitt will play the lead: a sky-walking construction worker who rises from the jobsite to become a symbol of the working class. The film’s logline hints at personal battles and larger forces that test him.
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Who is directing and who wrote it
Darius Marder is set to direct and co-write the screenplay with his sister, Nina Marder. The siblings developed the material together and will shepherd the film through production.
Marder’s creative background
- Darius Marder made a notable debut with Sound of Metal.
- That film earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
- Sound of Metal won Oscars for Best Sound and Best Film Editing.
- Marder also co-wrote the drama The Place Beyond the Pines.
Production partners and studio situation
Apple Original Films has acquired the rights and will serve as the studio. Pitt will produce through his Plan B banner, alongside the Marders. This marks another collaboration between Plan B and Apple.
Pitt and Apple: a growing partnership
Brad Pitt and Apple last teamed on the blockbuster racing drama F1. That title was released widely in theaters and performed strongly worldwide. The film grossed $634.1 million globally and later reached audiences on Apple TV.
Other recent and upcoming work from Pitt
- Pitt recently led the film Heart of the Beast.
- He is also attached to David Fincher’s pseudo-sequel, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, reprising his role from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
How “Connector” fits into the industry landscape
This movie continues Apple’s effort to build prestige cinema tied to theatrical runs. It is also the third Plan B–Apple partnership after F1 and the recently announced The Waffle House Index, which will star indie breakout Inde Navarette.
Early reporting and expectations
Trade outlets first flagged the acquisition and creative team. Industry observers expect the film to lean into authentic labor detail and the textured atmosphere of 1970s New York. With Marder’s sensitivity to sound and character, and Pitt’s star power, the project has drawn early attention.
