This week, Javier Bardem surprised everyone by speaking as never before about Brad Pitt after working together on the set of the highly anticipated F1 film. The Spaniard did not hesitate to reveal what he thinks of his colleague, making it clear that his experience with him was very different from what many imagined.
During the promotion, Bardem was direct and confessed: "I had to pretend it was just another day at the office for me". This revealing detail sparked the interest of the press and shows an unexpected anecdote for the Spanish actor. What story lies behind it and what does Brad Pitt say about it?
Javier Bardem reveals the truth about working with Brad Pitt
The premiere of F1 confirmed what many had desired: a success that brought in more than $120 million in its opening weekend. The film, shot on circuits in Dublin and Silverstone, brought together Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem in a project also led by Lewis Hamilton.
Although Bardem and Pitt had already shared the screen in The Counselor (2013), they had never worked as closely as they did now. The film, which tells the story of a retired driver recruited by an old friend to save a racing team, has been the excuse for them to solidify their friendship. With this context, Bardem's statements are not only surprising, but also reveal an unexpected admiration.
Javier Bardem insisted that Pitt doesn't just repeat a script, but brings unique nuances to every take. "He had to act, drive a real F1 car, and produce. Many things to deal with and he has always been focused on making the rest shine, putting himself in the background," Bardem acknowledged in an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
The Spaniard even recalled a surreal anecdote that reflects the bond created on set. During filming in Dublin, both were invited by Bono to a Bruce Springsteen concert. "I had to pretend it was just another day at the office for me," Javier Bardem joked as he recounted sharing a table with Pitt, Springsteen, and Bono.
This closeness off set strengthened the rapport they already showed on screen, turning the shoot into an unrepeatable experience for Bardem. It is no coincidence that the actor now highlights it as one of the most special moments of his career.
Brad Pitt also showers Javier Bardem with praise
The admiration is mutual, and Brad Pitt has not held back on praise for Bardem either. On the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, the American actor was emphatic: "He does something different in every take and in all of them there's something worth using". These words almost exactly echo the admiration expressed by his colleague.
Pitt went further and spoke on a personal level, showing the closeness he now keeps with the family of Bardem and Penélope Cruz. "Penélope and her whole family are good people," he commented. These statements reflect how the professional relationship turned into a personal connection that goes beyond the Hollywood spotlight.
Both have agreed that F1 has demanded a unique level of commitment from them. The production, which involved the participation of Formula 1 teams and real drivers, required authenticity and precision. Pitt acknowledged that Bardem brought humanity and realism to the script, creating a balance between the adrenaline of the races and the emotion of the story.
Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt have shown that sincere admiration can turn a shoot into a unique event. Both have showered each other with praise, highlighting not only the other's talent but also their human quality. Are we witnessing one of the most charismatic duos in Hollywood in the coming years?