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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
F1 star Damson Idris talks about his bond with Lewis Hamilton; reveals why he is not a method actor
F1 has surpassed the collection of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon ($158 million worldwide) featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Ridley Scott's Napoleon ($221 million). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now is a well-known British actor, producer and entrepreneur. He is best known for starring in John Singleton's crime drama . Damson Idris, who is getting a lot of praise for his Formula One portrayal, has made it clear that he is not a "method actor." When Damson showed up at Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date, he was asked about his acting practice amid the enthusiastic reception for his part in the movie. After avoiding the topic at first, he finally said, "I'm not a method actor." During the conversation, the YouTuber asked Damson Idris whether he was one of those actors who remained in character long after the cameras stopped rolling. To this, he instantly replied, 'I mean, I'm not a method actor, like what?" The actor went on to recall his time shooting for the hit show Snowfall where he maintained his American accent at home until his family intervened. 'Very quickly they were like, 'Shut up and talk normal,'" said Damson. Further he also opened up about working in F1 and shared that he formed a close relationship with Lewis Hamilton, a renowned F1 driver and the film's producer. When Damson was asked about what he learned from Hamilton, the actor eagerly replied, 'To drive. He is the coolest guy in the world." In additions to these conversations, Dimoldenberg also asked the actor whether he keeps a picture of Denzel Washington in his dressing room. Denying the claims, he questioned, 'Why would I? I mean, where is the dressing room?" According to Variety, F1 has surpassed the collection of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon ($158 million worldwide) featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Ridley Scott's Napoleon ($221 million) starring Joaquin Phoenix. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Joseph Kosinski directorial has become Apple's highest-grossing film to date, with a collection of more than USD 300 million at the global box office. F1 tells the tale of Sonny Hayes (Bradd Pitt), a former Formula One racer, who returns from retirement to coach Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris), a young, talented driver for the struggling APXGP team. In addition to them, the movie includes the star-studded cast featuring important roles from Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, and Sara Niles. Brad Pitt plays the lead role.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
F1's Damson Idris Dismisses The Idea Of Method Acting
Last Updated: F1 has surpassed the collection of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon ($158 million worldwide) featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Ridley Scott's Napoleon ($221 million). Damson Idris, currently receiving much love for his performance in F1, has clarified that he is not a 'method actor." Amid the positive response for his role in the film, Damson appeared at Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date where he was questioned about his acting practice. He initially avoided the question before ultimately declaring, 'I'm not a method actor." During the candid conversation, the YouTuber asked Damson Idris whether he was one of those actors who remained in character long after the cameras stopped rolling. To this, he instantly replied, 'I mean, I'm not a method actor, like what?" He went on to recall his time shooting for the hit show Snowfall where he maintained his American accent at home until his family intervened. 'Very quickly they were like, 'Shut up and talk normal,'" said Damson. Moving ahead in the chat, Damson also opened up about working in F1 and shared that he formed a close bond with renowned F1 driver and the film's producer, Lewis Hamilton. When asked what he learned from him during the filmmaking process, the actor had his answer ready as he quickly said, 'To drive. He is the coolest guy in the world." In addition to this, Dimoldenberg also asked him about the rumour that he keeps a photo of Denzel Washington in his dressing room. Denying the claims, he questioned, 'Why would I? I mean, where is the dressing room?" According to Variety, F1 has surpassed the collection of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon ($158 million worldwide) featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Ridley Scott's Napoleon ($221 million) starring Joaquin Phoenix. The Joseph Kosinski directorial has become Apple's highest-grossing film to date, with a collection of more than USD 300 million at the global box office. Backed by Plan B Entertainment, F1 follows the story of Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver, who comes out of retirement to mentor a young, promising driver named Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris) for a struggling team called APXGP. The team's future is at risk, and Sonny's return is crucial for their survival. Apart from them, the film also features an ensemble cast including Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia and Sara Niles in significant roles. o-starring Brad Pitt. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Box Office King Leads Highest-Grossing Apple Film of All Time
Box Office King Leads Highest-Grossing Apple Film of All Time originally appeared on Parade. just led the way in the highest-grossing Apple film with a theatrical release of all time, F1: The Movie. On June 25, the flick about Formula 1 racing dropped in theaters—and at $293 million globally, it has already surpassed Apple Original Films' Napoleon (2023) to become the highest-grossing film from the streaming platform, per CNBC. The war flick pulled in $221 million during its run. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In addition to Pitt, F1 features Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, , Kim Bodnia, , Sarah Niles, Abdul Salis, Callie Cooke, Shea Whigham, Will Merrick, Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, and more. Apple's other original films with a cinema release include 2023's Killers of the Flower Moon, which generated $158 million worldwide, 2024's Fly Me to the Moon ($42 million) and 2024's Argylle ($96 million). ″F1 is an extremely important movie for Apple and for the industry at large,' Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore, told CNBC. 'It's a perfect test case for how a streaming service can develop a film that's tailor-made for the big screen while simultaneously promoting the film across the millions of small screens that their technological footprint puts directly in front of their subscribers.' Despite its already impressive global ticket sales, the Apple flick cost between $200 million and $300 to make in addition to $100 million for marketing. Apple is also splitting that with Warner Bros. and theaters. So F1 still has a way to go before it's profitable. Have you seen it yet? Next: Box Office King Leads Highest-Grossing Apple Film of All Time first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
News18
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Brad Pitt's F1 Beats Napoleon To Become Apple's Top-Earning Film So Far
Last Updated: Brad Pitt's role in F1 created buzz before its release, but it was the strong word of mouth after the release that really helped the movie gain popularity. Brad Pitt's new movie, F1, has quickly become Apple's biggest hit at the box office. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film tells the story of Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver who returns to racing and guides a young racer while helping his friend's team to make a comeback. The movie's thrilling IMAX sequence and fast-paced action have made it a thrilling experience for fans and newcomers to the sport. Pitt's role and the director's reputation created buzz before its release, but it was the strong word of mouth after the release that really helped the movie gain popularity. According to Variety, just 10 days after hitting theatres, the movie has already broken records, as it has earned $293 million at the global box office. The collection has made it the highest-earning movie ever released by Apple. It has now passed the previous top performers like the Killers of the Flower Moon, which made $158 million and Napoleon, which earned $221 million. Both were big projects by well-known directors, strong casts. Still, F1 has managed to go ahead and set a new milestone for the tech giant. Even though F1 has outperformed Apple's earlier theatrical releases, it still has a long way to go before covering its total budget. Reports suggest that the production alone went above $250 million and another $100 million was spent on marketing. With such a large budget, the film still needs to earn much more to recover its production costs. So, while the start has been strong, the race isn't over yet for the Brad Pitt-starrer. As per reports, 'There was a growing internal sense that if a crowd-pleaser like F1 didn't work on the big screen, Apple would be better off abandoning the movie business in favour of television. After all, the company has fielded plenty of small screen successes on AppleTV+ including Severance and Ted Lasso." Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the F1 movie also stars Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo. First Published:
Mint
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone join Michael B. Jordan's adaptation of 'The Thomas Crown Affair'
Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming reimagining of 'The Thomas Crown Affair', directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, has added two major talents to its ensemble cast: Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh and Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone. The film is scheduled for an exclusive theatrical release on March 5, 2027, with production set to begin this summer. While details remain under wraps, Kenneth Branagh is reportedly set to play a villainous role in the high-stakes heist drama. Lily Gladstone's role has yet to be disclosed, though her casting marks a notable addition following her critically acclaimed performance in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. Jordan, who is also producing the film through his Outlier Society alongside Elizabeth Raposo, leads the cast with Taylor Russell ('Bones and All'). They are joined by Branagh and Gladstone in what is shaping up to be one of Amazon MGM Studios' most anticipated projects. Legendary producer Charles Roven, best known for 'Oppenheimer', has also come on board via his Atlas Entertainment banner. Additional producers include Patrick McCormick and Marc Toberoff of Toberoff Productions. Alan Trustman, who wrote the screenplay for the original 1968 film, will serve as an executive producer. The screenplay for this new version of 'The Thomas Crown Affair' was written by Drew Pearce, based on earlier drafts by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. The film aims to honour the legacy of the original, while offering a contemporary take on the story. Though official plot details remain confidential, the story is expected to follow in the footsteps of both the 1968 original and the 1999 remake — both centred around a wealthy, thrill-seeking man who masterminds an elaborate robbery purely for the excitement, only to meet his match in a sharp and determined investigator. The dynamic between the criminal mastermind and the investigator is central to the story's enduring appeal. The original film, directed by Norman Jewison, starred Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, while the 1999 remake, helmed by 'Die Hard' director John McTiernan, featured Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in the lead roles. With a stellar cast and an accomplished creative team, Michael B. Jordan's 'The Thomas Crown Affair' is generating strong anticipation ahead of its 2027 theatrical release.
