Bruckheimer: Brad Pitt doesn’t do press but he will for the F1 movie

Speaking at Liberty Media’s investor day in New York on Thursday, Bruckheimer highlighted Pitt's deep commitment to the F1 movie project, despite his usual reluctance to engage in publicity.

Bruckheimer said: “Brad is really invested in this movie. He doesn’t like to do press, but I think we’ll take him on a world tour where he’ll be glad to show his efforts in driving and acting in this movie.”

Directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, the film aims to immerse audiences in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing. It marks the latest cinematic endeavour tied to the sport, following the global success of Netflix’s *Drive to Survive* and the streaming platform's upcoming scripted series on Ayrton Senna.

Bruckheimer hinted at the possibility of debuting the film during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, a move that would align with the glamour of Formula 1’s most prestigious race: “That’s up for discussion. I think we’re going to show it in Monaco, to the drivers and the F1 teams, and then we’ll have premieres in New York and London and a bunch of other cities.”

The producer emphasised the cinematic scale of the project: “It’s going to be everywhere around the world – IMAX theatres, where you’re going to get the huge experience that IMAX gives you.”

Bruckheimer also reflected on the film's focus on authenticity, describing it as a "process movie" that delves into the intense lives of F1 drivers. “F1 drivers are booked every five minutes. It’s unbelievable what their life is like. The physical toll that it takes on them, the amount of training that they have to do – you never see that. But we’ll certainly show you some of that in the movie.”

Drawing parallels with his past works, including the forensic drama series *CSI*, Bruckheimer said the film offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective: “I love to make what I call process movies. I’ve done it over and over again. You get inside the world of F1 and you see how it actually works. But there’s a lot of wonderful dramatic stories I keep telling.”

The much-anticipated film is likely to further elevate Formula 1’s profile, adding another dimension to its growing global appeal.