Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at the London premiere of Brad Pitt’s new movie F1. The two Hollywood stars reunited on the red carpet for the first time in over 30 years. Fans were excited to see them together again since their last movie, Interview with the Vampire, in 1994.
Cruise shared his thoughts on Pitt’s new racing film on Instagram. He posted a photo with Pitt and wrote, “Great night at the movies with my friends!! You guys crushed it!!” The official F1 movie page reposted the photo with a fun reference to Cruise’s Top Gun role, calling them “Maverick and Sonny.”
The premiere was held in London on June 23. Pitt plays a retired Formula 1 driver who returns to racing in the film. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the movie features real racing scenes shot during actual F1 events. Cruise is not part of the cast but showed strong support for his old co-star.
Pitt joked about working with Cruise again in a recent interview. He said, “I’m not gonna hang my ass off airplanes and shit like that… So when he does something again that’s on the ground, [then yes].” The two actors last worked together in Interview with the Vampire, where they played vampires Lestat and Louis.
The film also stars Javier Bardem and Damson Idris. Bardem plays a team owner who brings Pitt’s character back into racing. The movie is set to release in theaters on June 27. Fans are excited to see Pitt in an action-packed racing role after his recent projects.
Cruise and Pitt have a long history together. They bonded over go-kart racing during the filming of Interview with the Vampire. Cruise mentioned this at CinemaCon earlier this year, saying, “Brad’s got a new movie with Jerry Bruckheimer and Joe Kosinski. I can’t wait to see that this summer… He’s very good at driving. Believe me, I’ve raced against him.”
Director Joseph Kosinski once planned a racing movie with both Cruise and Pitt. The project was canceled due to budget issues, and Ford v Ferrari was made instead. Kosinski said, “Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled. They both have the natural talent for driving. But yeah, I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more.”
Pitt talked about his experience filming F1 on the red carpet. He said, “It’s ungodly what these cars can do. It is shocking—the braking, the high-speed corners.” The movie was filmed during real F1 race weekends, adding to its authenticity. Pitt praised the F1 community for being welcoming despite the challenges of shooting during live events.
The premiere was a star-studded event. Other celebrities in attendance included Simone Ashley, Tate McRae, Hans Zimmer, and Ed Sheeran. Fans online went wild over the Cruise-Pitt reunion. One fan wrote, “We need a movie with both of them ASAP.” Another said, “They should buddy up for a film again.”
Cruise is currently promoting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which broke box office records in May. Pitt’s F1 is one of the most anticipated summer releases. Their red carpet moment has sparked rumors of a possible future collaboration, though nothing is confirmed yet.
The film’s production involved real F1 drivers and teams. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton co-produced the movie. He became close with Pitt during filming and praised his driving skills. Hamilton once wanted to work with Cruise on Top Gun: Maverick but had to decline due to his racing schedule.
Pitt’s character in F1 is named Sonny Hayes, a former driver making a comeback. The story follows his journey with a struggling team owned by Bardem’s character. The movie blends high-speed action with drama, aiming to capture the intensity of real F1 racing.
Social media exploded with reactions to the Cruise-Pitt reunion. Many fans shared nostalgic posts about Interview with the Vampire. Others hoped for a new movie featuring both actors. The excitement around F1 has grown even more thanks to Cruise’s unexpected appearance at the premiere.
The film’s director, Joseph Kosinski, previously worked with Cruise on Top Gun: Maverick. He brought the same high-energy style to F1, using real cars and tracks for filming. Pitt did some of his own driving, though not as many stunts as Cruise usually does in his movies.
Pitt described the F1 world as surprisingly kind despite its competitive nature. He said, “We took great care to not be in the way, first of all, [but] still being able to get the shots we needed to get.” The film’s realistic approach sets it apart from other racing movies.
Cruise’s support for Pitt’s movie has added to the buzz. His Instagram post praising the film was widely shared. Fans loved seeing the two legends together again after so many years. The premiere photos quickly went viral, with many calling it a historic Hollywood moment.
The F1 premiere also featured behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the movie. Pitt trained with real drivers to prepare for his role. The film’s action sequences were designed to feel as authentic as possible, with real speed and danger.
Pitt and Cruise’s friendship dates back to the early 1990s. Their reunion at the F1 premiere reminded fans of their chemistry in Interview with the Vampire. While they haven’t worked together since, their mutual respect is clear. Pitt’s lighthearted joke about Cruise’s stunts showed their playful dynamic.
The movie’s release is set for June 27. Early reactions suggest it could be a big hit. With Pitt’s star power and Cruise’s endorsement, F1 is already one of the most talked-about films of the summer. Fans are eager to see if the two actors will team up again in the future.
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