Brad Pitt Wants To Chew on Press’ Baby Mic at F1 Premiere

At the premiere of his new movie, “F1,” Brad Pitt jokingly criticized journalists for using iPhones and mini-mics during interviews. In this action-packed film that opens in theaters this weekend, Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver who is coaxed back into racing to mentor a young prodigy, Joshua “Noah” Pierce, for the Apex Grand Prix team. Joseph Kosinski, director of movies like Top Gun: Maverick and Oblivion, oversaw this project.

Here’s a breakdown of Brad Pitt’s latest quip directed at the media during the premiere of his new film, “F1”.

Let’s take a look at Brad Pitt’s recent playful remark made towards the press at the screening of his movie, “F1”.

Brad Pitt quips at the press for using an iPhone and mini-mics at F1 premiere

In a recently shared video on the internet, a fan captured an instance from the premiere of the movie “Bullet Train,” where an interviewer approached the star with a handheld microphone. When he noticed the device, he playfully remarked that its usage was somewhat pitiful.

Brad Pitt playfully suggested in his video that he was about to get messy, and he teased about biting the microphone, asking if anyone had ever done so. At 61 years old, he pretended to take a bite of the mic, with the interviewer commenting that he would be the first. Pitt then responded, “Alright. And then the last.” This implies he was joking about being the first and last person to do it.

Check out the lighthearted moment below:

Pitt’s comments ignited various responses across social media platforms, with many individuals agreeing with the actor’s viewpoint. One supporter commented, “He’s spot on.” Conversely, another user expressed a more blunt opinion, saying, “He’s right. Lazy females, haha.” Nevertheless, one user came to the defense of the interviewer, arguing, “It’s technology. There’s nothing sad about it.

In a recent conversation with India Today, F1 director Joseph Kosinski praised Brad Pitt’s outstanding performance in the movie. He specifically noted Pitt’s impressive physique, emphasizing that it was crucial during filming because driving Formula One cars is extremely demanding.

On June 27, 2025, F1 races will be screened in movie theaters nationwide in the United States. The movie premiered at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 16. Apart from Brad Pitt, this film also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Kim Bodnia, Shea Whigham, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, and Samson Kayo.

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2025-06-26 00:11