You are more than just the car you drive, the contents of your wallet, or the latest superhero movie you identify with. Brad Pitt — a legendary actor who has largely steered clear of blockbuster franchises, despite being a major Hollywood icon — has passionately encouraged aspiring actors to resist the allure of signing on for such films, implying that doing so can equate to compromising artistic integrity.
In a recent guest appearance on the New Heights podcast to promote F1, Brad Pitt shared invaluable insights aimed at guiding the next generation of Hollywood stars through the complexities of their careers. He remarked, “I enjoy observing the fresh talent entering the industry. It’s fascinating to see the challenges they face and how they navigate their careers. They seem to relish the process more than we did. Our generation was more rigid; we believed it had to be entirely about acting, and there was a stigma against ‘selling out.’ However, today it’s different – they embrace the notion that we can express our artistry across diverse platforms. Yet, there’s still pressure to be part of a franchise or superhero series. I repeatedly advise them, ‘Don’t do it! Avoid that path; it may lead to a dead end.’”
True to his principles, Brad Pitt has, either intentionally or instinctively, shied away from sequels or franchises in the early stages of his career. His involvement with series came much later, notably with Ocean’s Eleven in 2001, which launched a successful trilogy, with discussions about a potential fourth installment currently circulating. Interestingly, while Seven may sound like it had numerous sequels, Brad Pitt only ventured into franchise territory with Ocean’s Eleven. Additionally, he made a brief appearance in Deadpool 2, where he was initially considered for the more prominent role of Cable.
Brad Pitt is not alone in offering this sage advice. Timothée Chalamet once shared that Leonardo DiCaprio — who achieved fame shortly after Pitt — advised him to steer clear of hard drugs and superhero films if he wanted to carve out a successful path in the industry. Given Chalamet’s remarkable rise in Hollywood, it’s safe to conclude that this guidance has served him well.
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