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  "id": 19693192,
  "title": "Brad Pitt to Star in ‘Connector’ at Apple",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/brad-pitt-to-star-in-connector-at-apple",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:32:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/brad-pitt-to-star-in-connector-at-apple/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple Original Films has unveiled the details for their latest feature, \"Connector,\" which will feature Academy Award-winner Brad Pitt in a prominent role. The film will be directed by Oscar-nominee Darius Marder, known for his work on the acclaimed \"Sound of Metal.\" \"Connector\" is a 1970s New York City epic centered around a laborer who becomes a legendary figure, taking on challenges beyond his control. The film will also see contributions from esteemed producer Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner. Marder, who co-wrote the screenplay with his sister Nina, will serve as both director and producer. The project joins a growing list of successful collaborations between Apple Original Films and Plan B, following the blockbuster \"F1\" and the critically acclaimed \"The Place Beyond the Pines.\"",
  "summary": "“Sound of Metal” director Darius Marder is set to direct from a script he co-wrote with Nina Marder The post Brad Pitt to Star in ‘Connector’ at Apple appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Brad Pitt To Star In ‘Connector’ From Apple And ‘Sound Of Metal’ Director Darius Marder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/brad-pitt-to-star-in-connector-from-apple-and-sound-of-metal-director",
        "published": "2026-11-12T17:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Brad Pitt to Star in ‘Connector’ from ‘Sound of Metal’ Director Darius Marder for Apple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/brad-pitt-to-star-in-connector-from-sound-of-metal-director-darius",
        "published": "2026-11-12T18:15:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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