Brad Pitt inspires in a new Formula 1 film: Records on the start weekend!

Brad Pitt inspires in a new Formula 1 film: Records on the start weekend!

Wieden, Österreich - A real Hollywood cracker revolves around the fascinating and emotional background of Formula 1! Today the latest film about motorsport is celebrating its premiere, and the first numbers speak for themselves: With a global pick-up result of $ 140 million on the start weekend, "F1-The Movie" is already seen as Brad Pitt's most successful film. This brings the reputation of the main actor and director Joseph Kosinski to a new level because he exceeds the former record opening of "World War Z" and exceeds the expectations of the critics-a real hit! tv media reports that with a budget of $ 200 million is not only a financial success, but also appeals to the audience with its emotional depth.

But who would have thought that Brad Pitt would slip into the racing shoes himself? In "F1 - The Movie" he plays Sonny Hayes, a former racing driver who, a promising rookie, played by Damson Idris, paves the way into Formula 1. Joseph Kosinski, who is known for his creative visions, pitch the idea of ​​Pitt, and he was convinced within five minutes! Toronto Sun reports that the story of the racing.

a film with real racing feeling

For the authentic representation, converted F2 cars are used, which have already driven two seasons in the real F1 circus. Filming took place on legendary race tracks such as Silverstone, Hungaroring and Abu Dhabi. The successful producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who was already shining with blockbusters such as "Top Gun: Maverick", contributed to the technical sophistication. * Kosinski* and* Pitt* both have gone through a decent training in order not only to convince in acting, but also to drive and to achieve speeds of over 290 km/h.

Another aspect of authenticity is the collaboration with real Formula 1 teams that Kosinski emphasizes. Motorsport.com reports that the film as the most authentic racing experience Described that you can ever experience in the cinema. The combination of Pitt, Hamilton and Idris ha? Interest in the film increased even further, while some analysts expected only $ 35 to $ 60 million in advance - a real surprise!