SnowfallstarDamson Idrishas been cast inBrad Pitt’s untitled F1 movie,Deadlinehas reported. Idris will co-star as the young racer Pitt’s character will train. Apple which is looking to invest and expand its movie businesslanded the package last yearin one of the biggest deals. At the time, theJoseph KosinskiandJerry Bruckheimerproduced package was in the $130 million-$140 million range, before above-the-line compensation.
The sports drama will see Pitt play a veteran driver who comes out of retirement in a bid to aid a younger rookie driver. With each development detail, the movie sounds more and more exciting for fans of the actors and sports. The untitled feature also marks Apple’s second project withPitt as the two are also collaboratingon another untitled project bySpider-Mantrilogy directorJon Watts, which will also starGeorge Clooney.
Top Gun: Maverickhas made it quite clear that not onlyTom Cruisebut Kosinski and Bruckheimer are also big fans ofpractical effects, so finding the right actor to play the rookie driver was the key element for the upcoming feature. Per the report, the duo has been looking at prospects for the role since November 2022 and Idris made the final cut. Besides doing screen tests, he also had to show the ability to handle the intense driving scenes and hence was put through a number of driving tests in January.
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Idris found his breakout role in the FX crime dramaSnowfall. Set in the 1980s crack epidemic, Idris plays a young drug dealer Franklin Saint who navigates a way to sell crack cocaine. The series was widely appreciated by fans and critics alike and recently concluded its sixth and final season. It’ll be interesting to see Idris in the new role alongside a veteran like Pitt.
The feature is produced by Kosinski alongside Bruckheimer andChad Omanof Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Furthermore, seven-time Formula One championSir Lewis Hamiltonwill also produce through his Dawn Apollo banner and Plan B, while Copper CEOPenni Thowwill serve as executive producer.
No further details about the project have been revealed. Stay tuned to Collider to get the latest developments on the project. Check out Collider’s previous interview with Pitt below:
