‘Top Gun: Maverick’ filmmakers drive into Formula One, with Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton
- Filmmakers of Top Gun: Maverick are releasing a Formula One-themed movie on June 27, featuring Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton.
- The project followed nearly four years of effort to gain approval from the league and individual F1 teams to integrate racing into the film.
- The film involved driving real F1 cars at speeds up to 180 mph on tracks during Grand Prix weekends, alongside authentic teams and drivers.
- Brad Pitt trained three months for the physical demands, while the movie featured a Hans Zimmer score and extensive technical innovation, with a reported budget well below $300 million.
- The film’s full integration with Formula One promises a technical and organizational feat, aiming to attract both fans and newcomers through its emotional and exciting storytelling.
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"It was really a test of maturity, humility, and patience," says the actor, who stars in the film opposite Brad Pitt. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films Damson Idris in 'F1'F1 is poised to take audiences into the driver's seat on June 27 when it races into theaters.The film stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as competing F1 drivers, one a veteran looking for redemption and the other a rookie with a chip on his shoulder.Writer-di…

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ filmmakers drive into Formula One, with Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton
“Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski started dreaming up a movie about Formula One racing while watching “Drive to Survive.”
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