Damson Idris joins Brad Pitt in Apple's untitled Formula One movie

Actor Damson Idris will feature alongside Hollywood star Brad Pitt in an untitled Formula One racing movie.

According to entertainment news outlet Hollywood Reporter, movie comes from "Top Gun: Maverick" team of filmmaker Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Backed by Apple, movie will see Pitt take on role of a former driver who returns to sport, as per official sypsis.

Idris, best kwn for his performance in crime drama series "Swfall", will play Pitt's teammate.

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will produce project through his Dawn Apollo Films banner.

Bruckheimer and Chad Oman will produce for Jerry Bruckheimer Films, alongside Pitt's Plan B Entertainment. Formula 1 and its teams and FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) are also behind project. Penni Thow serves as executive producer.