Bridgerton star Simone Ashley has been tapped to hitch the F1 solid for Apple Original Films’ upcoming sports activities drama, which will likely be led by Oscar-winner Brad Pitt. The movie is at present scheduled to debut in theaters on June 27, 2025.

Before touchdown her breakout function as Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, Ashley first gained recognition as a part of the solid of Netflix’s hit teen comedy Sex Education. Besides the F1 film, she can even subsequent be seen in Prime Video’s romantic comedy film Picture This with Hero Fiennes Tiffin. In addition to main the solid, the rom-com additionally marks her first challenge as an govt producer.

Who’s a part of the F1 solid?

Ashley will likely be becoming a member of an all-star ensemble solid consisting of Pitt as Sonny Hayes, Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce, Kerry Condon as Kate, Tobias Menzies as Banning, Javier Bardem as Ruben, Kim Bodnia as Kaspar, Shea Whigham as Chip, Sarah Niles as Bernadette and extra. The movie can even characteristic real-life Formula One racers, together with producer Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz Jr. and extra. The movie facilities round a veteran racecar driver who comes out of retirement to change into the mentor of a youthful driver. Through this chance, Pitt’s character will attempt to return to his former glory by being the newcomer’s companion on the monitor.

The F1 film is being directed by Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger. Joining Pitt are Snowfall’s Damson Idris, The Banshees of Inisherin’s Kerry Condon, The Crown’s Tobias Menzies, and Dune’s Javier Bardem. It is produced by Pitt’s manufacturing firm Plan B, together with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Prior to starring within the sports activities drama film, Pitt will first star in one other Apple film titled Wolfs, which is able to see the Bullet Train actor reuniting with Ocean’s 11 co-star George Clooney.

Source: Variety