"F1: The Movie" may have premiered recently, yet it appears that this won't mark the swansong of Brad Pitt's forays into the realm of sports cinema. Pitt recently graced the Wednesday edition of the "New Heights" podcast, cohosted by Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce and former Philadelphia Eagles' center Jason Kelce. During their engaging chat, Jason, curious after witnessing Pitt's "cinematic masterpiece" F1, inquired if the Oscar-winning actor harbored ambitions for another sports flick.
The actor's reply was enthusiastic, "I cherish sports movies when they click… They're the epitome of greatness. Reflecting on legends like Gene Hackman in 'Hoosiers' and Robert Redford in 'The Natural,' they transcend the screen. For me, even a single sports game encapsulates an entire lifetime's narrative."
Addressing the Kelce brothers, dual Super Bowl champions, Pitt continued, "We witness your journeys, your destinies unfolding. We see how you confront adversity, how you triumph over it—a stunning metaphor for life itself."
Prior to F1, Pitt's beloved venture into sports cinema was the 2011 film "Moneyball," which The Hollywood Reporter lauded among the all-time greatest baseball movies. This film garnered six Academy Award nominations, including one for Pitt in the Best Actor category. Pitt reminisced, "When we nail it in these sports films, and I believe we did just that with 'Moneyball,' it's a beautiful addition to the genre. I think F1 achieves the same magnitude, offering a thrilling racing experience unparalleled. But like all stellar sports films, beneath the excitement lies a compelling story that moves you. It's humorous yet profound. We delivered all that, and I'm particularly proud of its spiritual conclusion."
Elsewhere in the podcast, Pitt expressed admiration for the new generation of actors, stating, "I enjoy observing their challenges and how they navigate through them. They find joy in the process more than we did. We were tense, fixated on acting purity, afraid of selling out. Today, actors recognize they can be artists across various platforms, embracing and enjoying the versatility."
However, he concluded with sage advice, cautioning, "They often get caught in the trap of needing a franchise or superhero role. But I always say, 'Resist! Resist! Those fads will fade.'"
