'Bullet Train': Two decades after 'Fight Club', is Brad Pitt approaching the twilight of his career?
Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. 'Bullet Train,' the action thriller movie starring Brad Pitt, who plays the role of Ladybug, an unlucky assassin who's determined to do his job peacefully, is set to hit screens on Friday, August 5, 2022. While fans are waiting with bated breath to watch the film, there are reports that this may be the last time we see the 58-year-old actor on the big screen.
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Kotaro Isaka and from Zak Olkewicz’s script. It is directed by David Leitch. Columbia Pictures, Fuqua Films, and 87North Productions are bankrolling the project. It is distributed by Sony Pictures, and Sony Pictures Releasing. The film releases on Friday, August 5, 2022, in theaters near you. The official synopsis of the film reads: "Five assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common." Along with Pitt are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Bad Bunny, Masi Oka, Logan Lerman, Karen Fukuhara, Sandra Bullock, and Zazie Beetz. Read on to know more about the 58-year-old actor, who plays the film's protagonist.
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Who is Brad Pitt?
Brad Pitt is a 58-year-old actor and film producer who has been active for over three decades now. He is famous for his role in the cult classic 'Fight Club,' an adaptation of the Chuck Palahniuk novel, directed by David Fincher. The 1999 movie had a huge cultural impact and made Brad an icon.
When did Brad Pitt start acting?
Brad started acting in 1987, with uncredited parts in the films 'No Way Out' (1987), 'No Man's Land' (1987) and 'Less Than Zero' (1987). In May 1987, he made his television debut in a two-episode role on the NBC soap opera 'Another World'. In November the same year, Brad made a guest appearance on the CBS sitcom 'Trial and Error'. He had to struggle for almost twelve years to get the label of 'just a pretty boy' off him.
How many awards does Brad Pitt have?
In a career that spans more than 30 years, Brad has won 52 awards in total including the Academy Award for best supporting actor for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and another for best picture for '12 Years a Slave'. He also bagged a BAFTA for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' in 2020 for best film actor in a supporting role. He also has two Golden Globes, first for 2014's '12 Monkeys,' and the other in 2020 for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.' He won a Primetime Emmy award for 'The Normal Heart' under the category of Outstanding Television Movie in 2014. He won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding ensemble cast in a motion picture for 'Inglourious Basterds' (2010), and outstanding actor in a supporting role in a motion picture for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' (2019).
What is Brad Pitt's relationship status?
Brad had a much-publicized courtship and engagement to his 'Se7en' co-star, Gwyneth Paltrow, whom he dated from 1994 to 1997. Pitt met actress Jennifer Aniston in 1998 and the duo tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in Malibu on July 29, 2000. In January 2005, Pitt and Aniston announced they had decided to separate. Two months later, Aniston filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. After Aniston, he fell in love with his 'Mr & Mrs Smith' co-star Angelina Jolie. Throughout 2005, the two were seen together with increasing frequency.
According to an ABC news report dated January 11, 2006, Angelina confirmed to People magazine that she was pregnant with Brad's child, thereby publicly acknowledging their relationship for the first time. The duo announced their engagement in April 2012, after seven years together, and were married on August 23, 2014, in a private ceremony. However, the marriage was short-lived as Angelina filed for divorce in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. As per Cosmopolitan, Pitt is reportedly dating Swedish singer Lykke Li.
Is Brad Pitt retiring?
According to Deadline, Brad said he was past his middle age and wants to be specific about his projects. "I’ve never been a five year plan kind of guy. I’m just, whatever feels right for the day. I still operate that way," the veteran actor said.
Trailer
You can watch the trailer of the film on Sony Pictures Entertainment's Youtube page or here.