Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton are working on a movie produced by Apple Studios and Dawn Apollo Films, founded by Lewis Hamilton.
Pitt revealed how Hamilton has been involved in the project and what his role as a producer entails.
Who Is Brad Pitt?
Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer who has won various awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
He is one of the most influential and powerful people in the entertainment industry and one of the world’s most attractive men.
Personal life
Pitt was born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to William Alvin Pitt and Jane Etta Hillhouse.
He has an elder brother, Douglas Pitt, and a younger sister, Julie Neal Pitt.
He grew up in Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Kickapoo High School and the University of Missouri.
He dropped out of college two credits short of graduating to pursue an acting career in California.
Pitt has been married twice and has six children.
He married actress Jennifer Aniston in 2000, but they divorced in 2005 after he fell in love with actress Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
He adopted Jolie’s three children, Maddox, Zahara, and Pax, and they had three biological children together, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
He married Jolie in 2014, but they separated in 2016 and divorced in 2019.
Pitt is involved in various humanitarian and philanthropic causes, such as the ONE Campaign, Make It Right Foundation, Jolie-Pitt Foundation, and Not On Our Watch.
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Career
Brad Pitt began his acting career in 1987 with guest appearances on various television shows, such as 21 Jump Street, Growing Pains, and Dallas.
He gained recognition with a small role as a hitchhiker in Thelma & Louise (1991), which led to his first leading roles in A River Runs Through It (1992) and Legends of the Fall (1994).
Brad Pitt established himself as a versatile and acclaimed actor with performances in films such as
- Vampire (1994), Seven (1995),
- 12 Monkeys (1995),
- Fight Club (1999),
- Snatch (2000),
- Ocean’s Eleven (2001),
- Troy (2004),
- Babel (2006),
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008),
- Inglourious Basterds (2009), Moneyball (2011),
- World War Z (2013), Fury (2014),
- The Big Short (2015),
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019),
- Astra (2019).
He also co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment in 2001, which has produced films such as,
- The Departed (2006),
- 12 Years a Slave (2013),
- Moonlight (2016),
- The Lost City of Z (2016),
- Okja (2017),
- If Beale Street Could Talk (2018),
- The King (2019), Minari (2020),
- The Underground Railroad (2021).
He is currently filming Apex, a F1 movie produced by Lewis Hamilton and Apple Studios.
He plays a retired F1 driver who mentors a young racer played by Damson Idris.
The movie is expected to be released in late 2024 or early 2025.
Brad Pitt is one of the stars of the upcoming Formula One movie, Apex, which is being filmed at various Grand Prix race weekends this year.
The Hollywood actor plays a retired F1 driver who returns to the sport to mentor a young talent, played by Damson Idris.
Hamilton’s input and passion
Pitt said that Hamilton has been instrumental in bringing the movie to life and ensuring its authenticity and accuracy.
He said that Hamilton has provided valuable insights into the world of F1, from the technical aspects to the emotional challenges.
“He’s been amazing. He’s been very generous with his time and his knowledge.
He’s been very passionate about this project and he’s been very hands-on,” Pitt said.
Pitt added that Hamilton has also helped with the casting of the movie, especially for the role of Joshua Pierce, the young driver who is mentored by Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes.
“He was very involved in finding Damson, who is a phenomenal actor and a great fit for this role.
He’s been very supportive of him and he’s been giving him tips and advice on how to portray an F1 driver,” Pitt said.
Who Is Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England.
He started his racing career in karting and then progressed to single-seater categories such as Formula Renault, Formula 3, and GP.
On his hay day he made his Formula One debut in 2007 with McLaren and won his first world title in 2008.
Then moved to Mercedes in 2013 and won six more titles between 2014 and 20201.
Lewis is not married, but he has been romantically linked to several celebrities, such as Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora, and Nicki Minaj.
Also involved in various projects outside of racing, such as fashion, music, and activism.
In addition Lewis owns clothing line with Tommy Hilfiger, he has recorded songs under the pseudonym XNDA, and he has supported causes such as Black Lives Matter, environmentalism, and animal rights.
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Hamilton’s cameo and future plans
Pitt also confirmed that Hamilton will make a cameo appearance in the movie, along with other real-life F1 drivers, team principals and personnel. He said that Hamilton will play himself in a scene where he interacts with Pitt’s character.
“He’s going to be in the movie, yes. He’s going to have a scene with me where we have a little chat. It’s going to be fun,” Pitt said.
Pitt also hinted that Hamilton might have more ambitions in the film industry beyond Apex. He said that Hamilton has shown a lot of interest and talent in producing and directing.
“He’s very creative and he has a lot of ideas. He’s very good at telling stories and he has a good eye for visuals. I think he might have a future in this business if he wants to,” Pitt said.
Apex release date and plot
Apex is expected to be released in late 2024 or early 2025 on Apple TV+, after a limited theatrical run.
The movie will feature fictional team APXGP competing against the ten real teams on the grid, using modified F2 cars with black and gold liveries.
Sonny Hayes was a F1 star until a crash ended his career. He lost his passion for racing and became a recluse.
Years later, he gets a chance to return to the track. A struggling team owner, played by Javier Bardem, asks him to join APXGP, a new electric racing series.
His mission: to help develop Joshua Pierce, a young phenom who has potential but lacks discipline.
Can Sonny rediscover his love for racing and mentor the next generation?
The movie will explore the dynamics between Hayes and Pierce, as well as their relationships with their rivals, teammates and families.
Apex, F1 will also showcase the thrill and drama of F1 racing, with scenes filmed at iconic tracks such as Silverstone, Monaco and Spa-Francorchamps.
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FACTS ABOUT Brad Pitt
| Fact | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Bradley Pitt | Born December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Parents | William Alvin Pitt (father), Jane Etta Pitt (née Hillhouse) (mother) | |
| Siblings | Two younger siblings: Douglas Mitchell and Julie Neal | |
| Education | Kickapoo High School, University of Missouri (dropped out) | |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer | |
| Years active | 1987–present | |
| Notable works | Thelma & Louise (1991), Fight Club (1999), Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Troy (2004), Inglourious Basterds (2009), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) | |
| Awards | Two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award | |
| Personal life | Married to Jennifer Aniston (2000–2005) and Angelina Jolie (2014–2019); six children | |
| Net worth | $300 million |
