Tom Cruise in ‘F1’ Over Brad Pitt Would’ve Been ‘Scaring Us More,’ Says Joseph Kosinski; Action Supervisor Quips: Tom ‘Terrifies Me’ and ‘We’d Have Had a Crash’

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Imagine if the “F1” film swapped roles, with Tom Cruise taking the lead instead of Brad Pitt. This intriguing scenario has been brought up by GQ magazine to director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. They were brainstorming the Pitt-led racing movie during the post-production phase of Cruise’s massive hit, “Top Gun: Maverick,” which grossed an impressive $1.4 billion.

Tom consistently operates at his maximum potential, yet he’s exceptionally proficient and gifted,” Kosinski replied. “Both of them possess an innate knack for driving, but Tom might make us feel a tad apprehensive.” (This version maintains the original meaning while using simpler language.)

Kosinski enlisted a team of crew members for the transition from “Top Gun: Maverick” to “F1”, and several of these individuals were experienced in collaborating with Cruise on different “Mission: Impossible” films. Among them was Graham Kelly, an expert in action vehicles, who concurred with Kosinski’s choice of casting.

Kelly humorously commented that a collision would have occurred if Cruise were chosen over Pitt for ‘F1’. Tom is known for taking things to the extreme, which makes me uneasy. I’ve worked with him on several ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies and it’s incredibly tense, especially for someone like me who designs cars for him and performs stunts alongside him. On the other hand, Brad is more cautious and aware of his limits. I believe he would be the one to say no to risky actions.

In a sense of coming full circle, “F1” signifies a notable moment for Kosinski. Initially, he had been working on a film similar to “Ford v Ferrari,” starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, prior to the release of “Top Gun: Maverick.” However, due to a budget proposal that was deemed too steep by the studio, the project never took off, with James Mangold eventually directing “Ford v Ferrari” featuring Christian Bale and Matt Damon instead.

At present, the movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” featuring Tom Cruise is playing in cinemas. It made a global debut of $200 million, breaking the opening box office record for his 29-year-old franchise. Brad Pitt’s new film “F1” will be released on June 27th.

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2025-05-30 01:18