Overview

• The film opened on June 27 to strong early reviews and robust box office projections
• Brad Pitt praised Damson Idris for his natural charm, composure and driving chops in portraying rookie Joshua Pearce
• Damson Idris credited his Nigerian-London upbringing and his mother’s guidance for the humility and tenacity he brought to the role
• Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton served as executive producer, provided on-set driving tips and makes a cameo to reinforce on-track realism
• Production teams embedded shoots into live Grand Prix weekends across nine global circuits to capture genuine speeds and G-forces with minimal CGI