Brad Pitt recently opened up about how he and Tom Cruise were once attached to star in Ford v Ferrari long before Matt Damon and Christian Bale brought the story to life in 2019. The actor explained that the duo opted out of the project because Cruise realized his character wouldn’t be doing much driving.
Why the Pitt-Cruise Version Didn’t Happen
Speaking to The National, Pitt revealed that he and Cruise were set to collaborate on the racing drama with director Joe Kosinski nearly a decade before James Mangold took over. “Tom and I, for a while there, were on Ford v Ferrari. What it came down to is that we both wanted to drive,” Pitt explained. Cruise was interested in playing Carroll Shelby, while Pitt was set to portray racer Ken Miles. However, Cruise ultimately backed out when he found out Shelby’s role didn’t involve much driving.
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Pitt, who last worked with Cruise in 1994’s Interview with the Vampire, is open to teaming up again—but on one condition. Speaking to E! News, he joked, “I’m not gonna hang my a** off airplanes and s*** like that,” referencing Cruise’s famous stunt work. “So when he does something again that’s on the ground [then yes].”
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The Actor’s Love for Sports Films and F1
Currently, Pitt is focused on his upcoming F1 film, where he plays retired driver Sonny Hayes. Though unsure of a sequel, he admitted he’d love to drive again. Pitt, who also starred in the acclaimed sports film Moneyball, told NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast, “I love a good sports movie… It’s the greatest metaphor for life.”
