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With ‘F1,’ Rising Star Damson Idris Enters Hollywood’s Fast Lane
- F1 The Movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Damson Idris and Brad Pitt, premiered on June 16 in New York City and opened in theaters nationwide on June 27, 2025.
- Filming during the 2023 racing season granted Idris insider access to Formula 1 circuits and involved driving cars at speeds up to 180 mph, which led to a shift in his real-life driving habits.
- Idris plays rookie driver Joshua Pierce opposite Pitt’s returning veteran racer Sonny Hayes, and Idris praised Pitt as humble and supportive, noting they bonded well despite their characters' acrimony.
- Idris highlighted that maintaining high speeds is essential for safety in F1 racing because driving too slowly can harm the car, while Pitt noted that despite the intense speed, there are moments on the track when drivers get a brief chance to rest.
- The experience made Idris respect the skill and pressure of F1 drivers, causing him to drive more cautiously now, and the film's broad appeal signals a feel-good story beyond F1 fans.
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He dies the screen alongside Brad Pitt in the much-anticipated film F1, in the theater this June 25th. Charismatic, stylish and ultra promising, Damson Idris attracts all eyes. But behind this still unknown face of the general public hides a British actor with an inspiring course, between dreams of football and fulgurating ascent in Hollywood.
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With ‘F1,’ rising star Damson Idris enters Hollywood’s fast lane
Actor Damson Idris' career is about to hit turbo speed. This week, audiences globally will get a chance to see him go toe-to-toe with Brad Pitt in the big-budget summer movie “F1,” set in the competitive world of Formula One racing.
Damson Idris on his “feel-good” blockbuster ‘F1 The Movie’
In partnership with Warner Bros. UK The Hollywood blockbuster is so back. Director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) has returned with F1® The Movie, the massive new film about a washed-up former racing ace (Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes) who’s been given a shot to mentor promising rookie driver Joshua Pearce, played by the coolest actor in the world right now, Peckham lad Damson Idris. Also starring Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, the film is a wi…
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