Key Takeaways:
– Brad Pitt collaborates with director Joseph Kosinski for the new racing film ‘Formula 1.’
– Apple Original Films is partnering with Warner Bros. for the movie release, set for June 27, 2025.
– The film was shot during actual Grand Prix weekends, providing an authentic racing feel.
– Brad Pitt stars as a former driver alongside a star-studded cast, including Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon.
– The movie will be released in IMAX and theatres worldwide.
Calling all movie buffs and auto racing enthusiasts! Get ready to fasten your seat belts as Brad Pitt joins forces with renowned director Joseph Kosinski for an adrenaline-pumped new racing film ‘Formula 1.’ Kosinski, celebrated for his breath-taking set pieces in movies like ‘Tron: Legacy’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ promises a similar visual spectacle with this new project. That’s something to look forward to, isn’t it?
Their successful collaboration in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ paved the way for yet another brilliant cinematic creation. Kosinski is teaming up with the same creative minds for ‘Formula 1’, including screenwriter Ehren Krueger and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Our Excitement Level Just Zoomed Up!
In a recent announcement, Apple Original Films declared its partnership with Warner Bros. for the release of ‘Formula 1.’ The movie is currently set to hit the screens next summer, with a premiere date fixed for June 27, 2025. How exciting is that?
This thrilling film, brought to you also by Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment and seven-time F1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Dawn Apollo Films, promises a worldwide theatrical release and an IMAX version. International fans can cheer up as the movie will be available for viewing beginning June 25, 2025.
A Story Straight from the Racing Track!
Created together with Formula 1, the movie promises to provide an authentic insight into the heart-racing world of F1 racing. It is filmed at actual race events, ensuring an exhilarating on-screen experience for the audience.
Brad Pitt plays a former driver who makes a comeback to Formula 1, with Damson Idris as his teammate at the fictional APXGP. The film captures their journey as they compete against the true masters of the sport. It’s not just Brad Pitt who’s going to make your heart race, the ensemble cast of ‘Formula 1’ also includes Academy Award-nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, and Emmy Award-winner Tobias Menzies, among others.
Team Behind the Wheel!
Joseph Kosinski helms the direction and production of the feature alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman from Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner chip in for Plan B Entertainment, and Lewis Hamilton comes on board under his Dawn Apollo Films banner. The script is the brainchild of Academy Award-nominee Ehren Kruger.
The ‘Formula 1’ film is a joint effort of the F1 community, Formula 1®, the FIA, and race promoters. Copper CEO Penni Thow pitches in as the executive producer.
Get ready for a thrilling ride with ‘Formula 1’. Mark your calendars for the summer of 2025! It’s going to be a race to remember!
