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Oscar Piastri Wants to Poach Lewis Hamilton’s Superstar Brad Pitt to Play Him in a Hollywood Blockbuster

Vidit Dhawan
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Oscar Piastri Wants to Poach Lewis Hamilton’s Superstar Brad Pitt to Play Him in a Hollywood Blockbuster

Oscar Piastri recently revealed that he would choose Hollywood actor Brad Pitt to play him if a biopic were ever made of him. The 60-year-old actor is set to play a crucial role in Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming F1 movie. Thanks to his role in the film, Pitt probably better understands the F1 world. This is perhaps why Piastri told Tom Clarkson in the most recent episode of Beyond the Grid that he would choose Pitt to play him.

I don’t know. It’s got to be Brad Pitt,” Piastri said with a laugh. Clarkson then mentioned Tom Cruise, to which Piastri replied, “Exactly. It will be one of the two.”

F1 drivers usually find it difficult to find actors to play them because of the uniqueness of their sport. In most sports, athletes generally have well-developed muscles and find it easier to find actors to play with them.

However, when it comes to F1, the drivers usually have a lean body mass. Since Brad Pitt, too, has a lean physique, he is perhaps one of the few actors who can play an F1 driver.

When will Lewis Hamilton’s film starring Brad Pitt resume shooting?

Lewis Hamilton’s film starring Brad Pitt began shooting last year. They filmed several shots during actual Grand Prix weekends, including Silverstone. However, filming stopped abruptly shortly after due to a SAG strike in Hollywood. Since the strike is over, Hamilton’s film will resume shooting soon.

According to veteran F1 photographer Kym Illman, the production team of the unnamed F1 film has decided upon several venues from this year’s schedule to film more shots. The venues include Hungaroring and Spa-Francorchamps. Meanwhile, Pitt and his film crew will also visit Japan, Mexico, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi.

Although Hamilton has chosen Pitt to act in his upcoming F1 film, he, interestingly, once snubbed the 60-year-old and chose Michael B. Jordan to play him. When asked about the same in an interview last year, Hamilton replied, “I feel Michael B. Jordan would be cool.”

However, Hamilton did have a valid reason for not choosing Michael B. Jordan in his upcoming F1 film. In the same interview, the 39-year-old added, “He is much bigger and maybe wouldn’t fit in the car. So he might have to slim down. But I like his acting“.

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Vidit Dhawan

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Vidit Dhawan, a Formula 1 Editor at The SportsRush, is intrinsically connected with everything around the sport — from the engine roar, the cacophony on the grandstands to the action. He fell in love with F1 during the inaugural Indian GP in 2011. After more than a decade of deep engagement with the sport, Vidit insists he will remain a lifelong fan of Fernando Alonso, and sees the future of F1 in Charles Leclerc. A sports fanatic from childhood, he discovered his passion for writing while pursuing a bachelor's degree in international and global studies. Vidit has written over 1,700 articles, ranging from news reports to opinions. He thrives covering live action, and loves to dig into the contrasting personalities in the F1 bandwagon and narrate their journey in life as well as the sport. Vidit also follows tennis and football, enjoys playing as well as coaching chess.

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