Formula 1 Movie Starring Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton Remains on Track Despite Rumours
Contrary to recent rumours, a spokesperson from Formula 1 has confirmed that the upcoming movie featuring Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton is progressing as planned. The speculation about major reshoots and sponsorship changes has been declared unfounded.
Key Takeaways:
- Steady Progress: The movie is adhering to its original schedule, targeting a 2025 release. All footage captured this year is fully relevant and usable.
- Continued Filming: Filming will proceed at Grands Prix in 2024. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are set to drive actual cars in racing sequences, ensuring authenticity.
- Consistency with F1 Season: The film will maintain continuity with the 2023 F1 season, using footage captured in 2024 to ensure accuracy.
Initial reports suggested that the film faced setbacks due to changed sponsorship deals following a Hollywood strike. These reports indicated that a significant portion of the footage was unusable, leading to increased costs and delays.
However, these rumours have been dismissed by official sources, who confirm that the production is moving forward without the complications previously reported.
The speculation arose amidst a broader context of industry strikes in Hollywood, focusing on issues like compensation, streaming metrics, and the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. While these events have influenced the industry, they have not impacted the Formula 1 movie as initially rumoured.
The spokesperson confirmed the following:
- The movie is still on schedule for its original 2025 release and timeframe.
- All footage captured this year is relevant.
- The movie will continue shooting at Grands Prix in 2024, with Brad and Damson driving actual cars on track for racing sequences.
- The movie will ensure continuity with the 2023 F1 season in footage captured in 2024.
- There are no changes to any movie sponsors, and all are committed for the duration of the project.
- The production has been adapting its schedule before and during the SAG strike and has planned to shoot into 2024 for some time.