Lewis Hamilton is involved in the highly anticipated Formula 1 movie from Apple from the beginning. Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Sir Lewis Hamilton are part of the project. The commercial rights holder of the sport has played a significant role in expanding the Formula 1 fan base. Apple’s interest in creating an F1 movie is a testament to the sport’s growing popularity. Hamilton is not only a key figure in the movie but also serves as a producer.
The movie is being produced by Apple Studios, Plan B Entertainment, and Jerry Bruckheimer. The official title of the movie has not been announced yet, but it is considered Hamilton’s dream project, with a budget of around $140 million. The team recently filmed scenes at the Daytona International Speedway. Production faced delays due to the Hollywood Actors Union strike, but it is now back on track.
Hamilton has been vocal about the importance of authenticity in the movie. He believes the movie should appeal to a wide range of viewers and accurately represent the sport. The Formula 1 star recognizes the diversity of the fan base, which includes fans of different ages and those who have been following the sport for different periods of time. Hamilton’s role in the movie is to ensure it remains true to the essence of racing and provides content that will be appreciated by die-hard Formula 1 fans.
Previous films about motor sports, such as Grand Prix (1996) and Rush (2013), were well received. Hamilton watched these films and believes his upcoming F1 movie will help attract new fans to the sport. He understands the challenges of creating something from scratch and appreciates the hard work and commitment involved in such projects.
The highly anticipated F1 movie is expected to attract a global audience of millions. Produced by the same team behind the popular film Top Gun Maverick, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this exciting project. In the meantime, viewers can enjoy watching Hamilton’s final season at Mercedes this year.