Archive · 30 May 2025
Joseph Kosinski Explains Brad Pitt Over Tom Cruise in 'F1' Film
Director Joseph Kosinski is making a new racing movie called 'F1' starring Brad Pitt.
He chose Pitt over Tom Cruise because Cruise pushes stunts to the limit, which Kosinski and the crew found more stressful.
They have worked with Tom Cruise before, and he is known for doing his own stunts.
The crew building the cars for stunts agreed with the decision.
Pitt is set to open in theaters on June 27.
Cruise is currently in theaters with another movie from the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Joseph Kosinski is directing a racing film, 'F1', starring Brad Pitt.
Kosinski previously worked with Tom Cruise on 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
Crew members found Cruise's approach to stunts more demanding and stressful.
Brad Pitt is aware of his abilities and declines stunts he feels unable to do.
'F1' is scheduled to release in theaters on June 27.
- Who
- Director Joseph Kosinski, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, actors Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise.
- What
- Joseph Kosinski discussed casting Brad Pitt over Tom Cruise in his upcoming racing film, 'F1'.
- When
- The film is set to open in theaters on June 27.
- Where
- The upcoming 'F1' film.
- Why
- Kosinski and crew found Cruise's approach to stunts more 'stressful' and pushing limits.
- Film Title
- F1
- Director
- Joseph Kosinski
- Lead Actor
- Brad Pitt
- Previous Collaboration
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Action-Vehicle Supervisor
- Graham Kelly
- Tom Cruise's current movie
- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning