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Damson Idris Recalls Accidentally Spitting in 'F1' Costar Brad Pitt's Face: 'It Was Just Dribbling Down'
- The Formula One racing drama F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, had its world premiere in New York City earlier this week on June 16, 2025.
- The film follows Sonny Hayes, a retired 1990s F1 driver played by Pitt, who returns to mentor rookie Joshua Pearce, portrayed by Idris, amid a struggling team.
- Pitt and Idris prepared intensively, driving real race cars for over 6,000 miles and training four months annually to ensure authenticity, with major scenes shot at circuits like Silverstone.
- Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion and producer on the film, supported the actors’ performances and driving skills, praising Idris’s charm and Pitt’s driving experience.
- The film’s authentic approach and behind-the-scenes support from real F1 figures suggest F1 aims to set a new standard for realistic racing dramas in cinema.
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Damson Idris recalls accidentally spitting in 'F1' costar Brad Pitt's face: 'It was just dribbling down'
Say it, don't spray it!Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in 'F1'Damson Idris says he had a "say it, don't spray it" moment on the set of his new film, F1.In an interview Wednesday on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Idris — who plays a rookie Formula One driver named Joshua Pearce — recalled an embarrassing moment while shooting opposite his F1 costar Brad Pitt, who plays Pearce's mentor, Sonny H…
Brad Pitt, Jerry Bruckheimer And More Applaud Damson Idris' 'F1' Performance: 'He Delivered'
The cast and production team for the new sports drama film F1 all describe Damson Idris as the most charming person you’ll ever meet. As Brad Pitt told Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor, Trey Mangum, during our cast interview, “He’s so damn charming, that guy. You just wanna smack him.” “We looked far and wide, and I’m really happy where we ended up with Damson,” he continued. “I just can’t see anyone else doing it. He crushes this and he’s
Damson Idris on 'F1,' 'Black Panther' Casting Rumors
Damson Idris joins TODAY to talk about his role in the highly anticipated film “F1 The Movie.” He opens up about how he manifested working with Brad Pitt and what it was like driving actual race cars for the movie. He also answers rapid fire questions including Black Panther casting rumors and more.
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