Brad Pitt will reunite with Apple Original Films to star in and produce the new film The Connector through Plan B. Darius Marder, director of Sound of Metal, will helm the project, co-writing the screenplay with his sister Nina Marder.
Set in 1970s New York, the film follows a working-class high-rise steelworker who becomes a legend among his peers while confronting forces far greater than himself.
The Connector is still in development, with details about Pitt's character and the full plot yet to be revealed. In addition to Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Marder will serve as producers.
Pitt, Plan B, and Marder have been discussing the project for some time. After completing the latest draft of the script, Pitt expressed further interest in moving forward, aiming to begin filming in 2027. However, no official start date or release window has been confirmed; the 2027 target remains Pitt's personal aspiration rather than a finalized production schedule.