Islamabad, June 25, 2025: Fans were in for a nostalgic treat as Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise made a rare joint appearance at the F1 movie’s European premiere in London on June 16.
Pitt wore a green suit, while Cruise showed up in a charcoal gray one. The two actors haven’t been seen together at a public event like this in years. In fact, they haven’t worked on a film together since Interview with the Vampire, which came out over 30 years ago.
Although Cruise isn’t part of the cast, there is a reason Cruise made an appearance. F1 is directed by Joseph Kosinski, the same person who made Top Gun: Maverick with Cruise in 2022. Kosinski once planned a racing film with both Cruise and Pitt, but it didn’t move forward because of budget issues.
Their red carpet moment caused a buzz online. Fans called it “Hollywood history” and were thrilled to see them together again.
Tom Cruise has been excited about F1 for a while. At CinemaCon this year, he talked about Pitt’s driving skills. “He’s a great driver,” Cruise said. “Back when we filmed Interview with the Vampire, we used to race go-karts after work. He was fast.”
Pitt admitted that he lost those go-kart races to Cruise. When asked if they’d ever act together again, Pitt laughed and said he was open to it — but added, “I’m not hanging off any airplanes like he does.”
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In the film, Pitt takes on the role of Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver who returns to the track to coach a young racer. To add authenticity, the film was shot during actual Formula One events, including iconic circuits like Silverstone and Spa, with real race footage woven into the action.
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Alongside Pitt, the cast includes Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon, all contributing to the film’s high-octane energy and emotional depth. F1 will be released in theaters on June 27, 2025.
