This weekend, Brad Pitt was in Austin, Texas to attend the F1 Grand Prix as he gets set for a role in Formula 1 film. It happened at the Circuit of The Americas with fans screaming in excitement to see the star. He watched the races, posed with pit crews, and walked the paddock.
Fans weren’t left out as the actor made out time to snap photos with them. He was free with everyone and chatted with other stars in attendance for the big race.
It comes after his estranged wife was reported to be on a hate campaign against him. Sources say the actor hasn’t said a negative word about his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie. She’s trying to get the kids to hate him.
The issue between Brad Pitt and Jolie didn’t stop him from attending the F1 Grand Prix ahead of his role in a new racing movie.
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Brad Pitt Attends F1 Grand Prix, Meets CEO Ahead of Role in Formula 1 Film
In a bid to get a clearer insight into the sport, Brad Pitt had to attend the F1 Grand Prix, and meet with Formula 1 CEO, and other team bosses. The actor was joined by Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Top Gun: Maverick, and Joseph Kosinski, the film’s director.
The 1963-born award-winning actor’s presence was all over the track on Sunday as the big race commenced. Max Verstappen, world champion, won the cup for Red Bull Racing.
Brad has one or two lessons to take from the champion for his new film.
Per Deadline, the movie starring Pitt is financed by Apple Studios, and Kosinski will be directing. The script was written by Ehren Kruger of Top Gun: Maverick.
Other producers involved include Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, and Sir Lewis Hamilton,and Plan B. Copper CEO Penni Thow serves as the executive producer.
It’s important for Brad Pitt to understudy the F1 Grand Prix as he’ll be playing a driver who came out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie against the titans of his sport.
No official title or release window has been announced for the new movie.