Lewis Hamilton is already planning his next Hollywood move, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed sequel talks are underway after F1: The Movie became the highest-grossing sports film in history with $629 million at the global box office.
The seven-time world champion has revealed he’s developing a TV comedy show and multiple animation projects through his Dawn Apollo Films production company, while simultaneously meeting with Bruckheimer to discuss ideas for an F1 sequel.
“We met with Lewis Hamilton a couple of weeks ago, and started talking about some ideas,” Bruckheimer told Forbes, confirming the sequel discussions are moving forward despite Hamilton’s move to Ferrari.
Hamilton’s creative ambitions go beyond one blockbuster
Hamilton’s appetite for storytelling extends far beyond a single film. The 40-year-old driver opened up about his creative ambitions in an interview with The Ferrari Magazine, showing a side of himself rarely seen in the paddock.
“I’m in the process of figuring it out, but storytelling is something I’m really passionate about,” Hamilton confessed. “More than ever, we need inspirational stories out there, given the dark times we live in.”
The British driver isn’t interested in churning out content for the sake of it. His approach mirrors one of cinema’s most selective directors.
“I love comedy, and I’ve got a particular idea for a television show. I’m working on a couple of animation movie ideas,” Hamilton revealed. “But it’s not about doing lots and lots of projects, it’s more like Quentin Tarantino does it, quality rather than quantity.”
From helping land Brad Pitt to editing sessions with Hans Zimmer
Hamilton’s hands-on involvement in F1: The Movie went far beyond lending his name to the project. He was instrumental in bringing Brad Pitt onboard and stayed engaged throughout the entire production process.
“Joe [Kosinski] came to me and said, ‘I’m thinking about doing this movie, I would love to get Brad Pitt.’ We didn’t have him at that point. And I helped bridge some gaps and be part of it to the point where the end credits roll,” Hamilton explained.
The Ferrari driver spent hours watching early cuts on his laptop, sending detailed notes to director Joseph Kosinski. He even visited legendary composer Hans Zimmer’s Santa Monica studio to discuss the score.
“I spent time in the edit and watched sections of the film on my laptop and sent notes. I met with Hans Zimmer in his amazing studio in Santa Monica. What a four years it’s been, and what a privilege,” Hamilton said.
Dawn Apollo Films flooded with offers after box office triumph
Since F1: The Movie wrapped, Dawn Apollo Films has been flooded with pitches and ideas. Hamilton is being selective about what comes next, but the TV show concept and animation projects are clearly priorities.
For Hamilton, the creative work isn’t a distraction from racing, it’s essential to his wellbeing. He addressed critics who question his focus as he continues his search for a first Ferrari podium with four races remaining in the 2025 season.
“It’s not a question of distraction,” Hamilton insisted. “Everyone can get distracted, one way or another. It’s about how you decide to deploy your energy and create a sense of balance. You’ve got to have a creative balance, you can’t just work every hour of your life because you’ll be miserable.”
Sequel talks already underway as Hollywood comes calling
The movie’s success has validated Hamilton’s Hollywood gamble. F1: The Movie became Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing film ever and the top-earning IMAX release of 2025, proving that Hamilton’s vision for authentic motorsport storytelling resonated with audiences worldwide.
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Bruckheimer’s confirmation that sequel talks are already happening suggests the partnership between Hamilton and Hollywood’s elite producers will continue long after his racing career ends. The question now is whether Hamilton can balance his creative ambitions with Ferrari’s championship aspirations, or if Hollywood is already calling louder than the track.
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