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Top Gun: Maverick director says he cast Brad Pitt over Tom Cruise in his new F1 movie because "Tom always pushes it to the limit" and "that terrifies me"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski says he went with Brad Pitt for his new F1 movie over Tom Cruise – mainly for safety reasons. "Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled," Kosinski told Variety. "They both have the natural talent for driving. But yeah, I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more." Cruise is known for his death-defying stunts, going all out for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning by hanging from a biplane and holding his breath in a submarine quickly filling with water. In Top Gun: Maverick, the majority of the aerial stunts were done in real time and without CGI – with Cruise making the new, younger cast members undergo a bootcamp of sorts where they learned to fly for real. F1 stars Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a Formula One driver who raced in the 1990s and had a horrible crash that forced him to retire from Formula One. Many years later, Ruben, A Formula One team owner and longtime friend, asks Sonny to come out of retirement to mentor rookie prodigy Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris) for the Apex Grand Prix team (APXGP). 'We'd have had a crash," action-vehicle supervisor Graham Kelly agreed. 'Tom pushes it to the limit. I mean really to the limit. That terrifies me. I mean, I've done loads of Mission: Impossibles with Tom and it's the most stressful experience for someone like me building cars for him, doing stunts with him. Whereas Brad listens and he knows his abilities, and I think he'd be the first to say, 'Yeah, I'm not going to do that.'" F1 is set to hit theaters on June 27. For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond, or, check out our list of movie release dates.
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Brad Pitt Says F1 Drivers Face Harsher Spotlight Than Hollywood Stars
Brad Pitt Says F1 Drivers Face Harsher Spotlight Than Hollywood Stars originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brad Pitt knows a thing or two about life in the spotlight but even he admits that Formula 1 drivers might have it worse. Advertisement In a revealing interview with GQ Italia, the Hollywood icon reflected on what he's learned from spending time around the F1 paddock, particularly while filming the upcoming Formula 1 movie. The project stars Damson Idris as rookie driver Joshua Pearce, with Pitt playing his mentor. But it's what Pitt saw behind the scenes that truly surprised him. 'There's a sense of isolation,' Pitt said. 'Even in loneliness, when things seem to go in the wrong direction. It's an effort and a continuous confrontation with oneself to keep the spark alive.' While actors are no strangers to pressure, Pitt believes Formula 1 drivers are under an even more brutal microscope. Lewis Hamilton and Brad Pitt ahead of Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images 'They're in the spotlight like few others,' he explained. 'It is a sport followed by many people and many believe that they can do their own business just because they run fast on the highway. They take an absurd amount of criticism. It upsets me. They must have the thickest skin, even more than us.' Advertisement It's a powerful observation coming from one of the most recognized faces in entertainment. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton, who is also a co-producer on the film, have often spoken about the mental toll that comes with not only competing at the highest level of motorsport but doing so under constant public judgment. As anticipation builds for Pitt's F1 movie, his comments offer a rare look at how much respect the actor has gained for those who live life at 200 mph, under pressure most can't begin to understand. And if Pitt's words are any indication, this film might be the most authentic portrayal of the sport yet. Advertisement Related: Lewis Hamilton Told F1 Movie Star He Was 'Too Cool' to Be a Rookie This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Tom Cruise Starring in F1 Would've Scared The Crew - "Tom ‘Terrifies Me" and "We'd Have Had a Crash" — GeekTyrant
Imagine F1 with Tom Cruise behind the wheel instead of Brad Pitt. That thought alone was enough to make director Joseph Kosinski and action supervisor Graham Kelly collectively wince, then laugh, during a recent GQ interview. And not because Cruise isn't capable. It's because he's so capable that things might've gone sideways. Kosinski, who directed Top Gun: Maverick and is currently helming F1 , was asked what it might've been like if Cruise had taken the lead role instead of Pitt. His answer? 'Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled. They both have the natural talent for driving. But yeah, I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more.' You could call that the understatement of the year. Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer started work on F1 right after Top Gun: Maverick , bringing several crew members with them, including action-vehicle supervisor Graham Kelly, who's no stranger to the chaos Cruise brings with him. Kelly backed up Kosinski's sentiment with a grim chuckle, saying: 'We'd have had a crash. Tom pushes it to the limit. I mean really to the limit. That terrifies me. I mean, I've done loads of 'Mission: Impossibles' with Tom and it's the most stressful experience for someone like me building cars for him, doing stunts with him. 'Whereas Brad listens and he knows his abilities, and I think he'd be the first to say, 'Yeah, I'm not going to do that.'' In other words: Brad brings calm; Tom brings chaos and cinematic magic, sure… but also chaos. What makes this even more interesting is that Kosinski nearly made a racing movie with both actors long before F1 came together. Years ago, the director had a Ford v Ferrari project in development with Cruise and Pitt both attached. They wanted to do their own driving (obviously), but the project never got off the ground due to budget concerns. That film eventually landed in the capable hands of James Mangold, starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon. So now we've got Cruise in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning , which just opened to a franchise-best $200 million global debut, and Pitt in F1 , which hits theaters June 27. While Cruise has the need for speed locked down, maybe it's for the best that this time, he's watching from the sidelines. Or at least not actively terrifying the stunt team. But, he is working on a Days of Thunder sequel, so he'll be eventually be jumping into some car racing action, and there's no doubt that he's going to push the limits.
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Listen: Tate McRae releases 'Just Keep Watching,' song for 'F1' movie
May 30 (UPI) -- Tate McRae has released new music. The singer, 21, dropped the song "Just Keep Watching" and its music video Friday. The song will appear on the soundtrack for the film F1, which stars Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 driver who gets back into racing after some time away. The "Just Keep Watching" video shows McRae dancing and singing as car-related clips flash on the screen. At one point, she struts down a walkway in front of apparent race car drivers. New Zealand singer Rose, of the K-pop group Blackpink, previously released "Messy" for the film soundtrack on May 8. Other artists on the soundtrack include Ed Sheeran, RAYE, Burna Boy, Roddy Rich, Dom Dolla, Chris Stapleton, Tiesto, Sexyy Red, Myke Towers, Madison Beer, Peggy Gou, Don Toliver and Doja Cat. The album will release June 27 to coincide with the movie's release.
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F1: Brad Pitt Movie Gets First Reactions From Lando Norris & Formula 1 Drivers
As fans gear up for the release of the Brad Pitt-led F1 movie, the project has already received its first reactions from none other than real-life Formula 1 racers. During a special screening organized in Monaco, F1 professionals such as Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon, and more got a chance to witness the upcoming Joseph Kosinski-helmed movie and subsequently shared their opinions on the highly anticipated sports drama. Co-produced by seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, the forthcoming F1 movie not only encapsulates the fictional journey of a retired racer who decides to return to the sport after years, but also features actual Formula 1 drivers of the present. In accordance, some of the involved sportsmen have come out to review the film after catching it during a special screening. Lando Norris, who recently triumphed at the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren, showered praise on the film's plot while noting his first reaction. He stated, 'It was a cool story, I think an inspirational story – it had a lot of different meanings behind it all. But a cool storyline and a lot of inspiration for young people coming into it,' as per Formula 1's official website. Meanwhile, Ferrari's star driver Charles Leclerc echoed Norris' sentiments, stating, 'The storytelling is really cool and the images are just incredible. The job that the team has done in order to have different angles that we don't actually see on racetracks is really cool. I really enjoyed it.' Haas' Esteban Ocon seems to have found a personal connection with Brad Pitt's character, going as far as to label F1 as 'definitely the best movie of racing' that he has ever seen. Meanwhile, Alpine's Pierre Gasly expressed faith in the movie's success, remarking that 'people are going to enjoy' it, as 'it's a real dive into our world of Formula 1.' Also starring Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies, among others, alongside Brad Pitt, F1 is on track to hit the theaters on June 27, 2025. The post F1: Brad Pitt Movie Gets First Reactions From Lando Norris & Formula 1 Drivers appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
