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Brad Pitt Reveals Surprising 'Ford v Ferrari' Exit

7/4/2025

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Brad Pitt shared that he and Tom Cruise were once slated to star in "Ford v Ferrari," but they exited when Cruise's role lacked driving scenes. While Pitt is intrigued by a sequel to "Days of Thunder," he noted his character in "F1: The Movie" steps away from racing, emphasizing his commitment to the film's core narrative.

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Brad Pitt shared that he and Tom Cruise were once slated to star in "Ford v Ferrari," but they exited when Cruise's role lacked driving scenes. While Pitt is intrigued by a sequel to "Days of Thunder," he noted his character in "F1: The Movie" steps away from racing, emphasizing his commitment to the film's core narrative.