Brad Pitt collapses at Las Vegas Grand Prix while filming car crash scene for F1, watch video
In a Pitt stop of fans' nightmare, Brad Pitt recently fainted on the sets of his upcoming film F1 while performing a high-octane car crash sequence. The chilling video of Pitt's encounter has now gone viral on social media. Scroll ahead to watch.
Brad Pitt had a narrow escape during a heart-stopping stunt on the set of his upcoming film F1. Filming a high-octane car crash scene, the 59-year-old actor lost his footing and tumbled to the ground. The Hollywood icon, clad in a racing suit, limped away from the wreckage before being caught by the crew, who rushed to his rescue with a padded mat. The video of Pitt's scary encounter has now gone viral.
Brad Pitt collapses while filming for F1
Brad Pitt recently dropped to the asphalt on the racecourse while filming a scene for the action movie F1. During filming, Brad Pitt's character, Sonny Hayes, was supposed to be shown as narrowly escaping a harrowing crash.
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However, in a dramatic turn of events, Pitt himself stumbled away from the scene after losing consciousness momentarily. He was quickly provided assistance after being rescued by a team designated for the safety of the actor.
APX GP releases a statement
To inform fans about the incident, Hayes¡¯ fictional racing team, APX GP, posted a statement on social media.
It said, "During qualifying, Sonny sustained a significant impact requiring immediate medical evaluation. Incidents of this magnitude are always taken seriously, and Sonny's health remains our top priority."
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APX GP added, ¡°While Sonny is otherwise stable, he will not participate in tomorrow's race as he focuses on recovery. The entire team stands behind him, and we'll provide updates when available. Joshua [Pearce] will race solo tomorrow, carrying the team forward.¡±
About Brad's upcoming film
FI, the forthcoming American sports drama, starring Brad Pitt, is helmed by acclaimed director Joseph Kosinski, renowned for his work on the blockbuster hit Top Gun: Maverick. Produced by the legendary Jerry Bruckheimer, the film follows Formula One driver Sonny Hayes, played by Pitt, who makes a thrilling comeback to the racing world.
Scheduled for release in June 2025, the high-octane action film is set to dominate the summer box office. The movie boasts an impressive lineup, featuring cameos by real Formula 1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton. It will also see Pitt try his hands behind the wheel of a custom-modified F2 car. The film also stars Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kerry Condon, Sarah Niles, and Idris Elba in pivotal roles.
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