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Brad Pitt Reveals Tom Cruise's 'Ford v Ferrari' Departure

7/6/2025

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Brad Pitt shared intriguing details about his early involvement with Tom Cruise in "Ford v Ferrari." Cruise stepped away after discovering his character, Carroll Shelby, would have limited driving scenes. Pitt, however, is eager for a sequel, envisioning a deeper exploration of his character's teammate, Joshua Pearce, and the exciting possibility of reuniting with Cruise on screen.

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Brad Pitt shared intriguing details about his early involvement with Tom Cruise in "Ford v Ferrari." Cruise stepped away after discovering his character, Carroll Shelby, would have limited driving scenes. Pitt, however, is eager for a sequel, envisioning a deeper exploration of his character's teammate, Joshua Pearce, and the exciting possibility of reuniting with Cruise on screen.