After years of keeping silent, Javier Bardem has had enough. So much so that, during an interview, he had no qualms about revealing what he thinks about his fellow actor, Brad Pitt. "He's a very down-to-earth guy," said this well-known Spanish actor.
As has already been confirmed, these two major figures of the seventh art have joined forces to star in F1: The Movie. This ambitious blockbuster set in the world of Formula 1 has been carried out under the direction of Joseph Kosinski, known for other works such as Top Gun: Maverick.
Now, as the desired premiere approaches, Javier Bardem has given Europa Press an interview to promote this production. At this moment, he highlighted not only Brad Pitt's acting skills, but also his generous and humble attitude during filming.
A series of qualities that, according to this well-known Spanish actor, made the difference on set. "It was a delight. Brad is a very... The word is down-to-earth," he said.
Javier Bardem reveals what he really thinks about Brad Pitt
Despite the image that has been created around Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem has only had good things to say about his colleague. The actor made it very clear that he is a "very kind, very generous, and very humble" person.
Meanwhile, he also mentioned that, aside from his role in this new movie, Brad Pitt also serves as a producer. A task that, in his view, he managed successfully.
"He made sure everyone was well taken care of. He's constantly concerned and busy making sure you shine, stepping aside himself," he said. "He works on your scenes, your lines, adds more things for you, for him, for her... That says a lot about him, about how he sees this business and this industry," he added.
At this point, Javier Bardem wanted to focus on praising Brad Pitt's skills as an actor. So much so that, after stating that "he's done work I admire greatly," he didn't hesitate to applaud his co-star.
"Then, as an actor, it's a delight because he's totally free... You play 'passing the ball' and see what happens. You don't know where the scene will go. Suddenly, he comes in with humor; suddenly, he does it more seriously... It's wonderful to see that before your eyes, from an actor I grew up watching."
F1: The Movie will premiere this June 25 in theaters across Europe. This production tells the story of a veteran driver (Brad Pitt) who returns to the track to team up with a young talent.
Set in the world of Formula 1, it combines drama, adrenaline, and competition, offering an intense and realistic look at the heart of one of the world's most demanding sports. With Javier Bardem in the cast, this production stands out both for its powerful cast and for its innovative use of footage shot during real races.