Maverick’ Director Speeds Past Filming Finish Line

Filming has officially finished Brad Pitt upcoming formula one drama, F1directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick). The film, produced by Apple and Warner Bros., has been buried deep within the world of Formula 1 racing over the past couple of years, being filmed during the races and capturing plenty of behind-the-scenes drama. Now, the finish line is in sight, with the film making its North American debut June 27, 2025And globally, two days ago June 25. A first look at the film earlier showed what looks like a thrilling, high-octane race that puts viewers in the cockpit of Formula 1 cars.

The last scenes of F1 Filmed during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes, appears on the podium alongside real-life drivers such as George Russell and Charles Leclerc. project Jerry Bruckheimer He revealed to The New York Times that production is now entering its final phase:

“We’ll be here for the rest of the week doing takes, and then we’ll be in the editing room. We’ve already got about two-thirds of the film cut. This will be our last run.” [to] Cut this together, and we’ll take a look at it.”

What is “F1” about?

Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a veteran driver on the comeback Damson Idris (Snow falling) plays Joshua Pierce, a fellow rookie. Both actors underwent extensive training to pilot the modified Formula 2 cars used in the film, ensuring the racing sequences looked as authentic as possible, and they also drove during weekends during the Formula 1 world season. The film’s authenticity was enhanced by the presence of the Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamiltonwho is also a producer of the film.

“Louis keeps us honest,” Bruckheimer said. “He looks at every race and goes,”You will not be in second gear on this turn, you will be in first gear.’ He can hear the engine and transmission and everything like that. The drivers have been very open about their experiences, what they went through to get to Formula 1, and even their superstitions. “We took little things that one of the drivers did about this myth, and that’s what Brad shows in his character.”

F1 It will open in theaters in the United States on June 27, 2025, and will open worldwide two days earlier on June 25. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on Brad Pitt and Joseph Kosinski.

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F1

F1 is a sports drama about Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver. After a major accident in the 1990s, Sonny is recruited by a struggling team owner to mentor him and team up with a young racing prodigy named Joshua Pierce.

release date

June 25, 2024

Main type

drama

The book

Ehren Kruger