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Kosinski Picks Brad Pitt Over Tom Cruise for F1 Film

He warned that Cruise’s penchant for pushing stuntwork to the limit risked safety during live Grand Prix shoots.

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Overview

  • Kosinski said Cruise’s extreme stunt approach “terrifies” action-vehicle crews and could have led to crashes on actual F1 tracks.
  • Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One champion who returns to mentor rookie Joshua “Noah” Pearce, played by Damson Idris.
  • Production shot scenes at real Grand Prix events using compact, remote-controlled cameras mounted on race cars for immersive, real-time footage.
  • The final trailer premiered on May 12 and the movie is set to open in theaters on June 27, 2025.
  • Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures co-produce the project with seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton consulting.