After clothing, Lewis Hamilton launches his film production company

An announcement that we have been waiting for many years. Indeed, in recent seasons, Lewis Hamilton has not stopped demonstrating his desire to participate in an artistic project alongside his career. Making appearances at prestigious fashion shows or visiting actors, singers… the world of art and entertainment was not far from his career as an athlete.

Lewis Hamilton is now a producer and advisor in this company he created with Penni Thow, who happens to be his manager. Enthusiastic and motivated, the Mercedes driver is convinced that the Formula 1 film in which his company will participate will be the best racing film ever made. The goal is to create impactful stories and, ultimately, inspire people through films and stories.

In addition to this feature film, whose first sequences will be filmed next year, Hamilton will participate in a documentary about his career. This new non-sporting adventure does not leave him indifferent. He stated to Autosport’s microphone, “I am incredibly excited about this.”

A dream casting for the first film, with Brad Pitt.

The director of the first film will be none other than Joe Kosinski, the director of Top Gun: Maverick, and it will feature Brad Pitt. This explains the reason for the presence of the American actor in Austin this weekend.

Confident in this project, Hamilton does not hesitate to display his ambitions: “I have so much hope for this. I know we will make the best racing film that has ever existed, … and we will work to ensure we touch the hearts of all its fans.”

Named Dawn Apollo Films, Hamilton explained the origin of the name, coming from the Greek “Apollo” who is the god of light, arts, and poetry, and I have always loved this name. “Dawn” because it signifies a new beginning and it’s a moment of the day that I appreciate, he explained.

All the personalities of Formula 1 involved.

During the United States Grand Prix in Texas, the production teams were able to meet with the team directors. Following this meeting, some members of the paddock shared their feelings about what will be the first film shot during a World Championship in over 40 years.

The boss of the Haas team, Günther Steiner, declares that he has been particularly impressed by the technology they have shown us.

The boss of Aston Martin, Mike Crack, even says he is ready to help. « This is very, very positive. And we will support the project as much as we can, and we need to see how important our involvement is. (e)

Lewis Hamilton’s involvement in the production of this film reassures the Formula 1 authorities, who can rely on him to guide this project in a way that closely aligns with the sport.

Stefano Domenicali, the director of F1 is optimistic: « Lewis will be very important because he enjoys this new project and it will help him maintain the right authenticity. I guarantee you that the producer is the best in Hollywood, the director is one of the best in Hollywood, and the lead actor, Brad Pitt, needs no introduction. »

This announcement shows the extent to which Formula 1 has grown in recent years and gives us hope for great things in the future for the premier discipline of motor racing.

The release date of the movie is not yet confirmed, however, the documentary chronicling Lewis Hamilton’s career is expected to be released at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024, and Hamilton has no plans to appear in it. “I don’t think so,” he said on the Deadline website. “I can’t be there at the moment, it’s impossible. But I am enjoying and learning from Joe, the script team, and Brad…”