Brad Pitt goes methodical as he competes in the US Grand Prix… before producing a racing film
Brad Pitt competed in the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin on Saturday.
The 58-year-old actor appeared to be enjoying his time at the race event, during which he posed for several photos, one of which was taken outside Mick Schumacher’s team’s garage.
The actor also spent time with Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski, who was present at the race.
vroom vroom! Brad Pitt competed in the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin on Saturday
Pitt stood out in a green long-sleeved shirt that hugged his chiseled chest.
The Inglorious Basterds star donned a pair of stiff white pants that made his glowing top pop.
The Oscar-winning actor sported stylish dark shades as he spent time with his friends at the race.
Pitt and Kosinski are currently working on an upcoming Formula 1 focused film for Apple TV+.
Eyes on Brad: Pitt stood out in a green long-sleeved shirt that hugged his chiseled chest
Shady: The Oscar-winning actor wore stylish dark shades as he spent time with his friends at the races
News of the project was revealed by Deadline last January, with the outlet confirming the two were tied to the upcoming feature.
The film, which is currently untitled, centers on an aging driver played by the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star.
The character comes out of retirement to compete alongside a first-time racer in a competition that will see him face off against several of the racing greats.
Ehren Kruger, who wrote the screenplay for Top Gun: Maverick, also wrote the screenplay for the film.
Coming soon: Pitt and Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski are currently collaborating on an upcoming Formula 1 film for Apple TV+.
Starring: The film, which is currently untitled, will center on an aging driver, played by the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star
Confirmed: News of the project was revealed by Deadline last January, with the outlet confirming the two were linked with the upcoming feature
Kosinski, who is set to direct the film, will serve as co-producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer.
The actor-director previously attempted to direct a film titled Go Like Hell and aspects of the story were later used in the feature film Ford V Ferrari.
The latter of the two spoke about the project, which he dubbed Formula 1, during an interview with The Wrap, where he expressed that he and Pitt planned to work on their project at real racing events.
“The approach to Formula 1 is to shoot at the real races… It’s going to be a huge challenge, but an exciting one,” he said.
Missed Opportunity: Brad and director Joseph Kosinski previously developed a film titled Go Like Hell, and aspects of the story were later used in the feature film Ford V Ferrari
Opening: The latter of the two spoke about the project, which he dubbed Formula 1, during an interview with The Wrap, where he expressed that he and Pitt planned to work on their project at real racing events
Good feeling: Kosinski went on to explain that the positive response to Top Gun: Maverick, which featured numerous stunts, solidified his vision for the upcoming project
Kosinski continued that the positive response to Top Gun: Maverick, which featured numerous stunts, solidified his vision for the upcoming project.
“Younger people haven’t seen much of it. They’re so used to CGI being a tool of great movies that shooting something in reality feels innovative,” he said.
The currently untitled feature releasing on the Apple TV+ service has no scheduled release date.
In the Future: The currently untitled feature releasing on the Apple TV+ service has no scheduled release date
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