Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem Film F1 Movie at Rolex 24 in Set Photos

Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem are making their untitled Formula 1 racing film look as actual as doable by filming scenes at Rolex 24.

The actors have been noticed working whereas at the 62nd Rolex 24 on Saturday, January 27, at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway. They’ve been filming in the realm for a few weeks, together with a neighborhood diner and laundromat, and will proceed to shoot scenes all through the race over the weekend.

John Doonan, president of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), stated the group was very happy to host Pitt and Bardem.

“When we were contacted by the movie team about the possibility of filming here, we were very thrilled that our property, Daytona International Speedway, the World Center of Racing and IMSA could be part of that,” Doonan stated in a press convention on Saturday. “It’s a testament to the folks making the film that they want it to be 100% authentic. They ran until 2 in the morning two nights ago.”

Filming will happen through the race, however Bardem, 54, or Pitt received’t be behind the wheel. Professional race automotive drivers Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, Jan Heylen and Fred Makowiecki can be in management of the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3, which is roofed in shades of brilliant blue with inexperienced accents. They’re competing in the Rolex 24 for Wright Motorsports.

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Using actual race footage will make the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie as actual as doable. “We’ve all seen racing movies. We can all name our favorite racing movies,” Doonan added. “But for me, it’s about making sure the movie is authentic. And although I didn’t approve the paint scheme, it looks pretty slick.”

Previously, racing followers seen Pitt, 60, and Damson Idris filming scenes at the British Grand Prix in July. “I’m a little giddy right now, I’ve got to say,” Pitt informed Sky Sports at the time . “It’s great to be here. Having such a laugh, time of my life.”

Pitt revealed that he performs a fictional driver named Sonny Hayes. “So [Sonny Hayes] has a horrible crash, kind of craps out and disappears and is racing in other disciplines. And then his friend, played by Javier Bardem, is a team owner,” he defined. “They’re a last-place team. They’re 21, 22 on the grid. They’ve never scored a point. They have a young phenom played by Damson Idris, and he brings me in as a kind of Hail Mary and hijinks ensue.”

The Apple Original film doesn’t have an official title nor launch date but, but it surely actually has spectacular expertise behind the digicam. In addition to Bruckheimer and Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is a producer.

“Lewis, who is also our producer, is really, really intent that we respect the sport, that we show it for what it is,” Pitt shared. “I gotta tell you, as a civilian, I had no idea what it takes to be a driver. The aggression and dexterity — they’re amazing athletes and I’ve got so much respect for everyone out there in all classes.”

Meanwhile, Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski will helm the movie. Pitt teased that Kosinski’s expertise with filming at excessive speeds will solely make the movie much more distinctive. (Though they weren’t piloting the aircraft, the actors have been truly in the air and experiencing actual G-forces in the Top Gun sequel.)

“You’ll see the cameras mounted all over the car,” Pitt famous. “The shots, you’ve never seen speed, you’ve never the G-forces like this. It’s really, really exciting.”

Last 12 months, Bruckheimer gushed over Pitt’s abilities behind the wheel.

“It’ll be very exciting,” Bruckheimer, 80, informed Entertainment Tonight in November 2023 at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas. “We have Brad Pitt racing. We did some background filming and we’ll be back here next year. … He does it all himself. He’s an amazing athlete, the drivers are amazed at how good he is.”