The much-anticipated trailer for the upcoming racing movie “F1” featuring Brad Pitt is finally here. The movie is set to make its grand debut in cinemas on June 27th.
In “F1,” Brad Pitt takes on the role of Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver. Following a horrific accident in his career, Hayes retired but is persuaded to return and mentor a budding talent, portrayed by Damson Idris, for the Apex Grand Prix race.
Joseph Kosinski, known for directing Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick,” takes the director’s seat for this film. The production team includes big names like Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Pitt himself, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton.
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The star-studded cast of “F1” also includes the likes of Javier Bardem, Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Shea Wigham, Joseph Balderrama, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, Callie Cooke, and Layne Harper.
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Viewers can also anticipate cameos from world-renowned Formula One drivers, such as Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jr., Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu, Nico Hülkenberg, Kevin Magnussen, Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda, Logan Sargeant, and Alexander Albon.
Apple secured the rights for “F1” back in 2022. The deal is estimated to be worth between $130 million to $140 million, exclusive of the salaries for Pitt, Kosinski, and the rest of the crew. The film will eventually be available on the Apple TV+ streaming service, while Warner Bros. has acquired the rights for the theatrical, home entertainment, and digital purchase distribution. Imax will also showcase “F1” in its large screen format in cinemas.
You can catch a glimpse of the action in the new trailer below.
FAQs Section:
Q: Who are the main stars in the film “F1”?
A: The film stars Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, and many more.
Q: Who is the director of “F1”?
A: The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for his work on “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Q: When will “F1” be released?
A: The movie is set to hit theaters on June 27th.
Q: Who acquired the rights for “F1”?
A: Apple acquired the rights for “F1” back in 2022.
Q: Will “F1” be available on streaming platforms?
A: Yes, the film will be released on the streaming service Apple TV+ at a later date.
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