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Brad Pitt Praises Young Actors’ Versatility and Warns Against Franchise Dependence

He urges emerging actors to avoid locking into franchises in favor of creative exploration.

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Overview

  • Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Pitt contrasted his generation’s more rigid approach to acting with today’s performers’ relaxed, exploratory mindset.
  • He noted that his peers were “a bit uptight” about self-promotion in roles, while young actors embrace multiple artistic avenues and prioritize enjoyment.
  • Pitt warned that chasing franchise or superhero roles as a career necessity risks limiting creative growth.
  • He broke through with his performance in 1991’s Thelma & Louise after beginning his Hollywood career in the late 1980s.
  • Pitt is currently in cinemas starring as a former race car driver in the film F1.