Brad Pitt F1 film producer leaks major SECRET

Brad Pitt at the filming of his F1 film at Silverstone — Photo: © IMAGO

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Brad Pitt F1 film producer leaks major SECRET

There has been a recent update about Brad Pitt's F1 movie.

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Wednesday 22 May 2024 14:57

A major secret from an upcoming F1 movie has been leaked by the producer, days after being given a release date.

Brad Pitt’s F1 movie, rumoured to be called ‘Apex’, is set in the world of Formula 1 and features Pitt as a retired driver mentoring an up-and-coming star.

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The film also features Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon, with world champion Lewis Hamilton reported to be making a cameo.

Hamilton is also a co-producer on the film, and has recently opened up on his role within the film to ensure it accurately depicts the world of F1.

The F1 film has shot at iconic race tracks including Monza and Silverstone

Lewis Hamilton will produce and star in the F1 movie

What do we know so far about ‘Apex’?

‘Apex’ will be directed by Joseph Kosinski, who wants to move away from special effects, with the actors driving real racing cars.

The film has also acquired a release date, and will appear in theatres June 2025, despite lacking a distributor.

Recently it was revealed the movie had soared past a staggering $300 million budget, making it one of the most expensive films ever to be made.

The project has not been without its issues, however, with the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strikes causing a delay to filming.

The Hollywood has begun shooting at iconic race tracks on the F1 calendar including Silverstone and Monza in 2023.

👀 Brad Pitt has been spotted at Silverstone filming a new F1 movie... 🎥

It's called 'Apex' and Lewis Hamilton is one of the producers.

They've even decorated a garage in the 'Pitt' lane to make filming look as real as possible! 😉#BBCF1 pic.twitter.com/MjBwWP1MTq
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 7, 2023

There has been a fresh update about the movie, with Jerry Bruckheimer revealing that the film will begin production next week, according to Deadline Hollywood.

Bruckheimer will produce the movie, and has been behind some of the biggest movies in recent Hollywood history.

These include Top Gun: Maverick, also directed by Kosinski, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and the Lone Ranger.

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