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Keanu Reeves to Host, Exec Produce Docuseries on the Birth of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the U.S.
Rev the engines! Keanu Reeves is looking to challenge Brad Pitt for the pole position. F1: The Movie, the Formula One movie starring Pitt, was off to the races in its opening weekend, bringing Apple Original Films its first major theatrical win. Now, film star and motorsport enthusiast Keanu Reeves has unveiled a documentary series produced in partnership with North One, part of RedBird IMI's production giant All3Media, that will showcase the behind-the-scenes story of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team in its effort to build a racing team from the ground up amid signs of U.S. audiences' growing need for speed. More from The Hollywood Reporter James Bond Movies With Sean Connery, Renee Zellweger-Directed Short Set for Edinburgh Fest True Brit Entertainment Touts 'The Death of Robin Hood,' 'Christmas Karma,' Slate Investment A Demon, Peruvian Time Travel and the "Czechoslovak Tom Jones": Eight Offbeat Films in Karlovy Vary With exclusive access to the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, owned by Mark Walter and Thomas Tull's TWG Motorsports and General Motors, 'the series traces the creation of the sport's newest and uniquely American team as it prepares for its debut at the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season opener in Melbourne,' the producers said on Wednesday. 'Reeves rejoins the production team from North One with his own KR+SH production company for this new series, serving as host and executive producer mere months after his International Emmy-award win for the acclaimed Disney+ docuseries Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story.' Developed by Emmy-winning director and executive producer Simon Hammerson and three-time BAFTA-winning executive producer Neil Duncanson, the docuseries promises 'to capture the ultimate story of sporting jeopardy in the high-octane world of Formula 1 and offer audiences a trackside seat for the whole ride,' according to the creative team. 'I'm very honored and excited to be a part of telling the remarkable Cadillac Formula 1 Team story and its incredible journey into the world of Formula 1 racing,' said Reeves. 'Our goal with the docuseries is to bring audiences into the heart of this journey and showcase what it takes to participate in one of the most exclusive sports arenas in the world.' In the new show, audiences will get 'an intimate look at the unique challenges of assembling a competitive team on an accelerated timeline and receive a firsthand account of the vision behind establishing a distinctly American presence in a sport long dominated by European powerhouses,' North One said. 'By documenting the challenges, setbacks, drive and determination required to build a new contender in Formula 1, the series will captivate both motorsport fans and viewers interested in stories of resilience, cultural aspiration and the pursuit of ambitious goals. The story will also explore the journey to build the first American-based team amidst the backdrop of Formula 1's continuing growth with audiences in the U.S. and around the world.' The new team looking to join the pinnacle of motorsports is happy to let audiences peek under the hood. 'This is a story of bold ambition and relentless drive,' said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. 'We're honored to work with Keanu, whose passion and knowledge of racing runs deep, and proud to partner with General Motors on this incredible story. We have an opportunity to welcome a new generation of fans to Formula 1, and Keanu's creativity is the perfect spark to ignite that journey.' KR&SH Productions is a documentary-focused production company founded by Reeves and Hammerson that created Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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Bob Vylan Dropped From Europe Music Festivals in Wake of 'Death to the IDF' Controversy
Music act Bob Vylan has been dropped from the lineup of a Manchester music festival in the wake of controversy. The rap duo were set to headline the Radar Festival at the city's Victoria Warehouse on Saturday, but organizers posted to social media that they will not make an appearance. The group told fans in response on Instagram Wednesday: 'Manchester, we will be back.' More from The Hollywood Reporter James Bond Movies With Sean Connery, Renee Zellweger-Directed Short Set for Edinburgh Fest True Brit Entertainment Touts 'The Death of Robin Hood,' 'Christmas Karma,' Slate Investment A Demon, Peruvian Time Travel and the "Czechoslovak Tom Jones": Eight Offbeat Films in Karlovy Vary Bob Vylan had been scheduled to play a French music festival, Kave Fest, on Sunday, but a spokesperson told the BBC that won't be happening either. An appearance at a gig in Germany will also no longer go ahead as planned in September. It comes after the British act sparked outcry at Glastonbury Festival for chanting 'death, death to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]' on the West Holts stage last week. Glastonbury organizer Emily Eavis condemned the 'utterly unacceptable' statements made during the set and the BBC, TV partner of the festival, released a statement expressing 'regrets' over not pulling the livestream as 'antisemitic sentiments' aired. ''The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence,' the statement said. 'The team were dealing with a live situation, but with hindsight, we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen.' U.K. prime minister Keir Starmer called the chants 'appalling hate speech,' and the band's U.S. visas have been revoked in light of their 'hateful Glastonbury tirade.' They were dropped by the United Talent Agency earlier this week, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Bob Vylan responded to the controversy via Instagram on Tuesday, saying they felt like they'd been 'targeted for speaking up.' 'We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people. We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine,' Bob Vylan said, adding: 'We, like those in the spotlight before us, are not the story. We are a distraction from the story, and whatever sanctions we receive will be a distraction.' Glastonbury Festival was a politically charged event this year with various acts using the opportunity on stage to express their own views. Olivia Rodrigo wrapped up this year's fest with a raucous headline set Sunday night. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025
