Source: REUTERS/MIKE BLAKE
[Saba Sports News] Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is taking part in the
filming of the new F1-themed racing film called “Apex”. The movie
revolves around the story of a retired racing driver who makes a comeback,
faces the challenges posed by younger opponents, and seeks personal improvement.
The film is slated for release in 2025. One of the major highlights of the
movie is Pitt and racing legend Lewis Hamilton driving a real F1 car on the
track. However, The Sun recently reported that the film has encountered
sponsorship issues, leading to the removal of “millions of pounds’ worth
of footage” from the final cut. It is mentioned that certain scenes will
need to be reshot with high-speed and wide-angle lenses due to expiring
contracts between some sponsors and F1 teams next year, which will inevitably
raise the production costs. Additionally, the film’s schedule has been
disrupted by the strike of the Writers Guild of America, potentially resulting
in increased expenses.