According to a new report from THR’s Heat Vision newsletter, Pitt’s role in the movie got a disappointing update. The newsletter notes that Pitt will not be in the movie despite previous rumors suggesting he was being eyed. With The Batman: Part II beginning to eye filming, THR notes that Pitt is not involved in the production.
In another report from Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, more information on Pitt’s involvement was mentioned. According to Sneider, director Matt Reeves was eyeing Pitt to play the role of Christopher Dent, the father of iconic Batman character Harvey Dent.
As for why Pitt won’t be in the movie, Sneider said it ended up being a simple case of conflicting schedules. Pitt is currently set to be filming Edward Berger’s The Riders when The Batman: Part II will be filming, and won’t be able to be on both productions at once.
The Hollywood Reporter
How ‘F1: The Movie’ Was Filmed at Real Grand Prix Races, With Brad Pitt and Damson Idris Driving 180 MPH
The cast and filmmaking crew of the blockbuster hit break down the movie’s biggest races, and how they gained unprecedented access to the top-secret sport.
The roaring crowds, the howling of the F1 engines and some of the most famous race car drivers in the world. It seemed like a normal practice round of the Grand Prix race at England’s Silverstone Circuit in July 2023, except for one thing: One of the world’s biggest movie stars was sitting in a car at the back of the formation line. Brad Pitt, who plays Sonny Hayes in F1: The Movie, had insisted on doing as much of the actual driving himself — as much as insurers would allow, that is — in hopes it would bring added authenticity to the screen. It was a goal shared by the entire crew, led by director Joseph Kosinski: to make F1 the most accurate portrayal of the sport in Hollywood history.
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Webmiss disclaimer
Dear visitors, fellow Brad fans, I apologise for the lack of updates. I don’t need to explain this, but I want to. I lost my mother a few months ago and after that I had an accident which left me with a severe concussion. This resulted in me not being able to work (I am a full time nurse) or sit behind a computer for that matter. I am now on the mend, so I will try to bring you the latest and greatest again.
I also missed Brad’s birthday, our man gained another year! Happy birthday Brad, may this next year bring you love, health and luck in all your endeavors. I wish the same for all you visitors. Thank you for visiting :)
Current nominations
Currently F1 has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the categories: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score. Read more.
F1 has been nominated seven times for a Critics Choice Award in the categories: Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects; Best Stunt Design, Best Score, Best Song (“Drive”) and Best Sound. Read more.
Plan B productions ‘The Pitt‘ and ‘Adolenscence‘ received multiple Critics Choice Award nominations as well. Read more.
Andrew Dominik on ‘Blonde’: “I Don’t Understand” the Backlash and How Brad Pitt Saved Him From “Director’s Jail”
The Marrakech conversation naturally turned to Dominik’s ongoing collaboration with Pitt, who has starred in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” and “Killing Them Softly,” and also produced “Blonde.” If you’re wondering why Dominik continues to make films, despite his films not making much money…
Brad is the reason I’ve worked. It’s like, I make a film and then they put me in directors jail. And then Brad comes down to the parole board and says, ‘Look, he’s learned his lesson. He’s going to make something a bit more user-friendly this time.’ He protects me. I’m really lucky to have a friendship like that.
Mercedes-AMG
Introducing the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Prototype. Under the neon lights of Las Vegas, a simple car handover turns into a full-throttle performance. When Brad Pitt wants his car back, you deliver — AMG style.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Brad Pitt to Mercedes‑AMG,” Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and head of business units Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Mercedes-Maybach, said.
“His authenticity and his taste for the exceptional perfectly reflect the spirit of our upcoming four-door Coupe from Affalterbach, to be revealed in 2026. With this new Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe, we’re redefining performance and creating a truly exciting, unforgettable experience.”
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Lewis Hamilton’s Not-So-Fast, Not-So-Furious Road to Hollywood
Some mentions of Brad in Lewis Hamilton’s latest Vanity Fair interview.
As a racer, you’ve been both a rookie and a veteran. How did you use your experience to help Brad and Damson better portray these characters?
We did a huge session in London where they were just firing lots of questions at me, about my upbringing, how it was in karting, and the pressure from parents. Ehren was able to utilize that in writing and working on Damson [Idris]’s character. For Brad [Pitt], we spent a lot of time together, and he would ask, “How’s this?” We drove around the track together. He already had talent; he knew how to take corners already, which was quite impressive. Whereas Damson was really starting as a rookie. Damson didn’t watch racing, so it was a real culture shock for him, whereas Brad watches racing, so he had an idea already. They bring those two characters to life so well.
