Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, two iconic figures in the world of cinema, made waves when they co-starred in the critically acclaimed film Interview with the Vampire. However, it has been quite some time since these two Hollywood legends have collaborated on a project together. During a recent interview with E! News, Pitt humorously remarked about the possibility of reuniting with Cruise, saying, “Well, I’m not gonna hang my ass off airplanes and sh– like that, so when he does something again that’s on the ground.” Given Cruise’s penchant for thrilling stunts, including his anticipated outer space movie, it seems unlikely that we will see Pitt in that particular venture anytime soon.
There was a time when fans were excited about the prospect of seeing Pitt and Cruise together again in the film Ford v Ferrari. Both actors were enthusiastic about performing their own driving scenes, showcasing their commitment to authenticity in their craft. Unfortunately, the project encountered significant delays when director Joseph Kosinski’s proposed budget was deemed too high for the studio to approve. Ultimately, the film was successfully directed by James Mangold, featuring performances from Christian Bale and Matt Damon that garnered critical acclaim.
In his upcoming film F1, Brad Pitt finally gets the chance to sit behind the wheel of a high-performance vehicle, and the anticipation is palpable. Pitt describes the project as “big, it’s huge,” hinting at the grand scale of the production. He elaborates, stating, “The driving is something off the charts, but on top of it, it’s really fun. And it’s funny and it’s kind of moving, I dare say.” The unique experience of driving a Formula One vehicle has left a lasting impression on him. He expressed, “I’ve tried to describe this feeling of downforce — it is something otherworldly,” emphasizing that such an exhilarating experience is unparalleled, stating, “I’ve never had this experience anywhere else, not in a rollercoaster, not an aerobatic plane, nothing.”
The official synopsis for F1 unveils an intriguing storyline: “Dubbed ‘the greatest that never was,’ Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.” Movie enthusiasts can look forward to its theatrical release on June 27, an event that is sure to create significant buzz in the film industry.
