The release of the Formula 1 film “Apex”, starring Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton, has been delayed due to strikes by SAG-AFTRA. SAG-AFTRA, the union for screen and television actors, had previously gone on strike over wages and working conditions, which caused several films and TV shows to be put on hold. Apex, which was supposed to start filming in 2022, was one of the productions affected by the strike. In an interview, Hamilton expressed his disappointment over the delay but said that he remains optimistic about the project. He stated that he believes the film will be even better now that there is more time for the creative team to develop the story and characters. He said that the additional time will allow the film to capture the essence of Formula 1 and showcase the high-stakes drama that takes place behind the scenes. While the delay is unfortunate, Hamilton is hopeful that the final product will be worth the wait.
“There’s been a lot of behind-the-scenes drama with this movie, so we don’t know exactly when it will be released. The plan was for it to come out in 2024, but the strikes and the resulting delays mean it could now be 2025. This is a little disappointing, but hopefully it will be worth the wait. We want to make a film that not only captures the essence of Formula 1 but also showcases the characters and relationships that make this sport so compelling.” While Hamilton was frank about the difficulties that the film has faced, he remained optimistic that Apex will be an accurate representation of the sport and its personalities.
The ongoing delays in the production of the Formula 1 film “Apex” may mean that the movie will not be released until early 2025. In an interview, Lewis Hamilton explained that the post-production process would likely take some time, and that filming has been difficult due to the recent strikes. As a result, some planned scenes, including one at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, had to be cancelled. On a more positive note, director Jerry Bruckheimer has expressed his support for the workers who went on strike, and it seems that some filming has taken place at various Grand Prix events. Whether or not the film will meet its new release date remains to be seen, but Hamilton and Bruckheimer’s commitment to making a high-quality movie about the sport of Formula 1 is evident. Only time will tell if the movie will live up to the hype and deliver a truly accurate representation of the world of Formula 1. In the meantime, fans can look forward to seeing Hamilton and other F1 stars in action in 2024.
