Hype Skyrockets As Lewis Hamilton-Brad Pitt F1 Movie Adds First Big Name to Cast List

Shreya Sanjeev | 08/04/2023
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Very few F1 drivers have notable side gigs. There are the usual karting teams, and maybe the more creative alcohol brands. As always, Lewis Hamilton was always in a different league. Having started his own production company, Hamilton hasn’t started small. Joining forces with Brad Pitt, the motorsport junkies are in for a ride.

Now, the first of the cast members has been announced. While Brad Pitt takes the lead role of a returning F1 driver, Damson Idris takes the role of his teammate. Known for his work in Donald Glover’s ‘Swarm,’ and broke the scene with his role in FX’s ‘Snowfall.’

This untitled feature has already grabbed everybody’s attention. In what was one of the biggest deals in 2022, Apple left the industry awestruck with its $140 million package with this project.

Further with Lewis Hamilton in production to ensure the authenticity of the story, paired with the genius of Brad Pitt and director Joseph Kosinski, the hype is real. Now, with the introduction of Idris as the talent in the film, fans welcomed the update with open arms.

Fans welcome the latest addition to Lewis Hamilton project

As with any update with this movie, fans were on the edge of their seats. Excited by the latest announcement, fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on this new introduction.

The cast, the production, the direction- the perfect recipe for good marketing of the film.

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The news was so big, fans even put aside Twitter beef to celebrate the announcement.

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With the role Idris steps into being inspired by Hamilton himself, fans speculated a certain rival to be represented by Brad Pitt.

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While the parallels to real life remain blurred, it will be interesting to see what insight Hamilton brings to the production of a film portraying the world he built.

Hamilton’s intentions with the movie

Lewis Hamilton divulged in what was his responsibility to the team. Taking his goals of diversity in this avenue as well, Hamilton explained, “making sure that the cast and crew in the background is diverse. It’s something I really highlighted in the beginning.”

Additionally, Hamilton shoulders the responsibility of bringing authenticity to the project. “If you look at all the racing movies, you can’t necessarily say that all racing movies in the past have been spectacular, and that’s something we want to change.”

A promising statement from the champ. As production begins, Hamilton will be a busy man in the paddock, while we see a lot more of Brad Pitt and his crew getting into the mix.

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Shreya Sanjeev

Shreya Sanjeev is an F1 journalist at the SportsRush. Two years in the field and an ever-growing love for the sport drive her dream to walk around the paddock one day with a mic in hand. A Red Bull fan through and through, her “favorite driver” spot was once held by notable alumni Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, and now, the Dutch Lion himself, Max Verstappen. Apart from F1, she muses in the NBA and cheers on for Steph Curry and his Warriors, while also jumping on the NFL bandwagon.

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