Brad Pitt is lastly setting the file straight on why his extremely anticipated collaboration with Tom Cruise in “Ford v Ferrari” by no means occurred.
The 2 Hollywood heavyweights had been initially set to star within the racing drama, however the mission hit a roadblock earlier than it might take off.
In line with Pitt, issues fell aside as a result of the 62-year-old was dissatisfied along with his position. The actor shared that Cruise walked away after he came upon his character would not be doing a lot driving, bringing their collaboration to a halt.
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Brad Pitt On Why Tom Cruise Left ‘Ford v Ferrari’
In a candid interview with The Nationwide, Brad Pitt confirmed that he and Cruise had been eyeing the lead roles in “Ford v Ferrari” underneath director James Mangold, not Joseph Kosinski, properly earlier than the movie ultimately hit the screens in 2019.
“Tom and I, for some time there, had been on ‘Ford v Ferrari’ with Joe [to direct]. This was about 10 years earlier than the fellows who really made it — and made it a terrific film,” he recalled.
Nonetheless, Cruise ditched the film after he came upon his character would not be behind the wheel a lot.
“What it got here right down to is that we each wished to drive, and he wished to play Shelby, and I wished to play Ken Miles. And when Tom realized that Carroll Shelby wouldn’t be driving a lot within the film, it did not come by way of,” Pitt mentioned.
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Ultimately, the roles of Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles had been performed by Matt Damon and Christian Bale, respectively.
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Brad Pitt Shares His Ideas On Collaborating With Cruise
Talking solely to E! Information in an interview that aired on June 12, Pitt mentioned he would think about working along with his “Interview with the Vampire” co-star, however solely on one situation.
The Grammy Award winner mentioned the mission should keep “on the bottom” and never contain Cruise’s signature death-defying stunts.
“Properly, I am not gonna dangle my -ss off airplanes and sh– like that,” Pitt joked. “So when he does one thing once more that is on the bottom,” he famous, making it clear that he was able to reconnect, however with boundaries.
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Brad Pitt And Tom Cruise Reunite On The Crimson Carpet
Days later, Pitt and Cruise sparked a wave of nostalgia and pleasure once they reunited on the pink carpet on the London premiere of “F1: The Film” on June 23.
The occasion marked their first public look collectively in over three a long time since they co-starred within the 1994 basic “Interview with the Vampire.”
Images shared by Cruise on X confirmed Pitt trying dapper in a inexperienced double-breasted go well with, a crisp white shirt, and flashy orange glasses.
However, the movie producer opted for a charcoal-gray go well with, a grey shirt, and his signature aviator sun shades.
Visitors watched as the 2 icons shared a heat embrace, posed arm in arm, and flashed massive smiles for the cameras.
“Nice night time on the films with my associates!! You guys crushed it,” Cruise captioned the images.
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Pitt Debunks Rumors Of An ‘F1: The Film’ Sequel
For the reason that premiere of “F1: The Film,” there have been reviews of a sequel within the works.
Whereas chatting with The Nationwide, Brad Pitt admitted desirous to return in a sequel. “I might wish to drive once more, selfishly talking,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless, the actor wasn’t certain of the likelihood, contemplating his character, Sonny Hayes, left Formulation One racing by the top of the story.
“F1 continues to be the main focus. It must be on Joshua Pierce, Damson Idris’ character, and the remainder of the workforce combating for a championship. The place does Sonny slot in? I am undecided,” Pitt mentioned.
“Sonny’s most likely out on the Bonneville Salt Flats, setting velocity data or one thing like that. So I am undecided past that, simply but.”
Pitt Talks About The Success Of His Movie
In the meantime, Brad Pitt continues to benefit from the success of his film. He informed the outlet that he at all times wished to make a singular blockbuster and by no means imagined that “F1: The Film” could be that movie.
“I had at all times wished to make a populist movie, one thing that simply will get higher each time you see it. One thing that brings folks collectively. And I nonetheless did not perceive that this may very well be that one,” he mentioned.
In line with him, the perfect factor was seeing how households reacted to even posters.
“The best pleasure, the factor that places a smile on my face, is seeing households, from children to grandparents, massive teams of associates all going collectively and taking photographs in entrance of the poster or the automotive,” Pitt shared.
