Brad Pitt Reveals Toughest Element of Filming F1 Movie

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Brad Pitt has shared the most difficult hurdle he faced while producing the F1 movie. In this production, Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a seasoned racer who comes back from retirement to help a faltering Formula 1 team and guide an ambitious new driver. The movie was directed by Joseph Kosinski based on a script written by Ehren Kruger.

So, what did Pitt say about the struggles of developing the F1 movie? Here’s everything to know.

Brad Pitt shares behind-the-scenes struggles of working on F1 Movie

More recently, during an interview, the actor known for Bullet Train revealed that he had been trying to produce a racing film for several decades. However, it wasn’t until receiving a call from Joseph Kosinski that his efforts finally bore fruit.

Brad Pitt shared with E! News that the director wanted to put actors in actual cars on real race tracks. “It’s quite daring,” he said. The 61-year-old actor expressed admiration for Formula 1 drivers, commenting on how they manage time zones and calling their profession “remarkable.” He further stated, “They are the best at what they do.

Pitt discussed the “toughest aspect” of producing the F1 movie, explaining that the greatest challenge was crafting a script that would captivate both dedicated Formula 1 fans and those unfamiliar with the sport. He remarked, “We were trying to hit that sweet spot. I believe we managed it.” The star from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spoke about this.

In addition to Brad Pitt, the cast of F1 includes Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Kim Bodnia, Tobias Menzies, Shea Whigham, Sarah Niles, and Samson Kayo.

Currently, the movie is enjoying an 85% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. On the other hand, it’s garnered a 69 score on Metacritic, which suggests mostly positive critical feedback.

The F1 movie races into theaters across the United States on June 27, 2025.

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2025-06-19 01:11