Brad Pitt has revealed that his upcoming sports drama, "F1," has reignited his passion for acting. The 61-year-old actor, who will be back on the big screen when "F1" is released on June 28, 2025, shared that the film has reinvigorated his love for movie-making.
In a recent interview with GQ, Pitt expressed his renewed enthusiasm, stating, "Man, I've been doing this for a while and was wondering: Do I have more stories to tell? Do I have anything to add to this? Is there still any excitement I can find from this? ('F1') just reinvigorated the whole thing again for me."
"F1" is directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Lewis Hamilton, and Pitt himself. The film features Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver who returns to the sport to mentor a young prodigy, played by Damson Idris. The cast also includes Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem.
Filming for "F1" took place at various Grand Prix events, including the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, to capture authentic racing scenes. The production involved collaboration with all ten Formula One teams and their drivers, aiming to provide a realistic portrayal of the sport.
Pitt also acknowledged the persistent media scrutiny he has faced over the years. But he expressed contentment with his current circumstances, saying his life now feels “warm and secure” as he's being grounded by a solid group of loved ones.
The New York City premiere of "F1" is scheduled for June 16, 2025, followed by the London premiere at Leicester Square on June 23, 2025. Its release aligns with the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.
In addition to "F1," Pitt has been working on "Heart of the Beast," an action-adventure film directed by David Ayer. Filming occurred in Queenstown, New Zealand, with Pitt portraying a former Navy SEAL stranded in the Alaskan wilderness. The film also stars J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. During the production of 'Heart of the Beast', Brad spent nearly three months in New Zealand.
During a conversation with GQ, Pitt briefly addressed the end of his marriage with Angelina Jolie. When asked if he felt any relief from the saga's conclusion, he simply responded: "No, I don't think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally." Since their love story began in 2022, Brad and Ines, 32, have kept their relationship exceedingly private, only making their first public appearance in 2024 at the British Grand Prix.