Brad Pitt Films High-Speed F1 Movie Scenes in Las Vegas Strip

Brad Pitt Films High-Speed F1 Movie Scenes in Las Vegas Strip

By Michael Harrison

November 21, 2024 at 07:04 PM

Brad Pitt is currently filming scenes for his upcoming F1 movie in Las Vegas during the second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Warner Bros. production, titled "F1," is scheduled for theatrical release on June 27.

Racing driver with white helmet

Racing driver with white helmet

Recent filming locations include the Las Vegas Strip, where Pitt was spotted in a white suit on Tuesday night, and Omni Nightclub at Caesars Palace, featuring DJ Tiesto on Wednesday. Previous racing scenes were captured at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone and the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City.

Man standing behind railing

Man standing behind railing

The film features groundbreaking racing footage with cameras mounted throughout the cars, promising unprecedented views of speed and G-forces according to Pitt's interview with Skysports.com.

Race car driver in cockpit view

Race car driver in cockpit view

The plot follows Sonny Hayes (Pitt), a former F1 driver who returns to mentor rookie Joshua Pierce (Damson Idris) after team owner Ruben (Javier Bardem) convinces him to come out of retirement. Together, they establish a new F1 team.

Brad Pitt with Damson Idris

Brad Pitt with Damson Idris

The production team includes Jerry Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski, known for "Top Gun: Maverick," with F1 champion Lewis Hamilton serving as producer through his Dawn Apollo Films company. Kerry Condon co-stars as the team's technical director, adding both technical expertise and potential romantic elements to the story.

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