Brad Pitt Recalls Early Method Acting Incident Forcing Crew To Flee Set

Brad Pitt, star of the recent film F1, shared a humorous behind-the-scenes story from early in his career involving a method acting attempt that went awry. During a podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, Pitt recalled filming a scene in a cramped café where his character hadn’t eaten for days, requiring him to eat multiple plates of beans and bacon over several takes. The excessive consumption led to digestive issues that caused an uncontrollable release, prompting the entire crew of about 60 people to flee the set due to the smell. Pitt reflected on this incident as a rare but memorable moment in his career, joking that since then, he has learned to pace himself with food on set. This story highlights the unpredictable challenges actors can face during filming, even for established stars like Pitt. Meanwhile, filming for F1 also faced hurdles such as technical issues and interruptions from fans, underscoring the complexities of producing a major racing film.