At the Mexico City premiere of F1 on June 9, Brad Pitt addressed rumors regarding a Tom Cruise possible movie collaboration with Brad Pitt, sharing insights into their past and his own boundaries when it comes to dangerous stunts. As both stars remain major draws in Hollywood, fans are eager to see if they will ever join forces on the big screen.
Brad Pitt Shares His Thoughts on Working With Tom Cruise
During the F1 event, Brad Pitt, now 61, was asked about teaming up with Tom Cruise for a future movie. Pitt reminisced about their earlier days, highlighting their friendly rivalry in go-cart racing during the 1990s.
Yeah, we did have our go-cart days back in the ’90s,
—Brad Pitt. Pitt was quick to admit that Cruise demonstrated superior racing abilities in those competitions.
Pitt Draws the Line When It Comes to Extreme Stunts
While Pitt expressed openness to collaborating with Cruise, he also set clear boundaries regarding the type of action he would participate in. He emphasized one specific condition regarding stunts and aerial feats, referencing Cruise’s well-known enthusiasm for performing his own daring actions on screen.
Well, I’m not gonna hang my a– off airplane s–t like that,
—Brad Pitt. Pitt said he would only be interested in a project where the action remained earthbound:
When he does something again that’s on the ground.
—Brad Pitt.
F1 Director Explains Casting Choices and Compares the Two Icons
Joseph Kosinski, the director behind F1 and the acclaimed Top Gun Maverick, discussed whether Tom Cruise had been considered for the role that eventually went to Brad Pitt. Kosinski clarified that Cruise was not approached for this project but shared his views on both actors’ skills behind the wheel.
Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled. They both have the natural talent for driving. But, yeah, I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more,
—Joseph Kosinski.
What’s Next for Potential Collaboration?
There remains no official confirmation that Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise will appear together in a film, but their mutual respect and history of friendly competition have left fans hopeful. Pitt’s comments, along with Joseph Kosinski’s comparisons, suggest that any potential partnership would rest on finding the right project—especially one that keeps at least some of the action on solid ground.
