The premiere of the new Apple Original Films production is fast approaching. For the sixth time, the brand decided to present its project first on cinema screens and then make it available to users of its streaming service. In this way, we have already had the opportunity to see “Bloody Moon” by Martin Scorsese and “Napoleon” by Ridley Scott.
As reported by Deadline, Apple paid $130-140 million for the opportunity to adapt a story set in the world of Formula 1. The new film will be made in cooperation with Warner Bros., which has reserved the right to international distribution. The production division will also feature Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Dawn Apollo Films Louis Hamilton, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion.
The plot will follow the story of a former racing driver who returns to the Grand Prix competition, racing under the name APXGP, a fictional team created for the film. The main role will be played by the already mentioned Brad Pitt. His screen partners will be Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.
This time the director is Joseph Kosinskia 50-year-old American who recently released the blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick”. He will produce the film together with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman. The executive producer of Copper, Penni Thow, will be the executive producer.
The Apple Original Films production is scheduled to hit Imax next year. The US premiere is set for June 27, 2025, a internationally, the project will be released 2 days earlier – on June 25, 2025. The title of the film is not known yet.
This is a real treat for all Formula 1 fans, which has recently become very popular among the online community. Based on the success of the Netflix documentary series about racing drivers, “Formula 1: Driving for Life”, we can conclude that Apple's project will also be a viewership hit. Especially since the footage was shot during actual Grand Prix weekends.
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