Brad Pitt is on the set of the Amazon MGM Studios motorcycle racing film "Isle of Man," which also stars Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson. Filming began just as the iconic race is taking place.
Filming for Isle of Man has been underway for about a week on the small island nation in the Irish Sea, with Reid Carolin directing and Pitt's Plan B, Free Association and Carolin producing, along with Guymon Casady and Jason Keller of Entertainment 360.
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The Isle of Man TT is one of the most famous and dangerous motorcycle races in the world. The race's history dates back to 1907, when road racing was banned in England and riders sought refuge on the Isle of Man. One lap of the course is 37.7 miles (51 km) along the island's roads, where motorcycles zip through rural and urban streets at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h). Since 1903, more than 150 people have died during the race or training, including five in 2022.
On Thursday, Pitt interacted with fans in the main grandstand and was photographed next to Italian driver Andrea Maiola (pictured above), who is also competing. "He spent a long time in Maiola's paddock to fully immerse himself in the race atmosphere," according to a press release from Maiola's team.
In addition to Tatum and Hewson, the cast of "Isle of Man" reportedly includes Ciarán Hinds, May Calamawy, Ruaridh Mollica, and Eanna Hardwicke. Carolyn co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Keller (Ford v Ferrari) and Brian Johnson.
The film is part of a larger deal the producers have struck with Amazon MGM Studios, which also includes a making-of documentary series called The Greatest Race on Earth, filmed during the 2024 Isle of Man TT races.
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