Javier Bardem has given an interview on the occasion of his latest film project. Penélope Cruz's husband plays the role of a Formula 1 driver who owns a team unable to win a race. In the interview, Bardem has opened up by admitting that "I barely know how to drive," and that he has never been a Formula 1 fan.
Despite this, Javier shows his great acting skills and delivers an excellent performance in the film. In addition, he shares the screen with Brad Pitt, giving the movie two of the best actors in cinema.
Javier Bardem reveals the secret only Penélope Cruz knows
Javier Bardem returns to the big screen with a film completely different from what he has accustomed us to so far. Penélope Cruz's husband delves into Formula 1, one of the sports that adds the most millions and followers worldwide. For Bardem, this project hasn't been easy at all and he has had to overcome numerous challenges.
He has revealed one of them in his latest interview, where he discloses that "I barely know how to drive." So, playing the role of Rubén, a race car driver who owns a team that only racks up failures, hasn't been easy. On top of that, Penélope's partner also isn't much of a Formula 1 fan, so this world was completely unknown to him.
"It's not that I don't like it, I barely know how to drive," he explained in the interview for GQ. "It's a world that's a bit distant for me, but I've really learned to respect it," he added. A few years ago, Javier revealed the reason that has led him to avoid getting behind the wheel.
"My biggest nightmare is dying in a traffic accident, that's why I've never sat behind the wheel, only in movies," he admitted. "In movies, they clear everything out of the way, I just have to drive straight, but as soon as a curve appears, I'm lost," he added.
Because of this, his performance in F1 has greater meaning. Bardem has wanted to rise to the occasion and has immersed himself in Formula 1 culture. The result? As expected, it's masterful. "He was always up to the challenge, he shows why he's one of the best actors today," the director celebrates.
Penélope Cruz's husband achieves success once again
Javier Bardem has the ability to turn everything he touches into success. If you add to this the collaboration with Brad Pitt, the greatness of the film gains even more meaning. F1 became the biggest challenge for Bardem, but once again, he stands out as one of the best actors.
During filming, he was impressed by the magnitude of the project and the pressure of shooting scenes at real Formula 1 events. The actor has also mentioned that, although he isn't a car enthusiast, the Netflix series Drive to Survive helped him. Thanks to it, he understood the world of Formula 1 better and it helped him respect the drivers for their courage and skills.
His lack of interest in Formula 1 and his limited ability to drive don't diminish his brilliant work in F1. On the contrary, they elevate it, since he has been able to get into the skin of a driver and learn the ins and outs of the sport.
The film is considered "one of the best-documented shoots in recent times," so Javier comes close to interpretive perfection. In addition, it offers the opportunity to see Penélope Cruz's husband in a completely different role.