Following the box office success of the Formula 1 film “F1”, preparations are already underway for the second part: Lewis Hamilton provides insights and reveals what he is planning for the future
The Formula 1 film “F1” starring Brad Pitt proved to be a real blockbuster: with worldwide box office takings of over 545 million US dollars, the film became the most financially successful movie in the Hollywood star’s career. The project was also awarded an Oscar.
So it’s no wonder that legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer has already announced that a second part will follow. Record Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, who was already heavily involved in the first film, is also set to play a central role again.
“I am currently in the process of setting up my project Apollo, a production company I founded,” revealed the 41-year-old ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The logo of his new production company, whose full name is “Dawn Apollo Films”, can already be seen in the run-up to the current Formula 1 film.
Lewis Hamilton plans TV series and documentary
But that’s not all: “We are currently working on the second script,” emphasizes Hamilton and adds: “The first meetings took place in the middle of last year and we already have a kind of first draft that sets the direction.”
The first part of the successful feature film tells the story of “nomadic racer” Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt), who returns to the premier class to race for the struggling APXGP team of his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem).
Work on the second part began a few months ago. “So that will still take some time.” When the second part of the Formula 1 film will be released is still completely open. “But I also have other projects in the pipeline,” adds the current Ferrari driver, who wants to establish himself as a producer after his Formula 1 career.
“I’m trying to finish a few more scripts based on my own stories or ideas,” reveals Hamilton. “There should be a TV series. And at least one documentary. But the whole thing will take place over the next five years.”