Damson Idris Confirms Early Talks for F1 Movie Sequel
Damson Idris has revealed that preliminary discussions are underway for a potential follow-up to the Formula 1 blockbuster that debuted earlier this year. The British actor, who portrayed rookie driver Joshua Pearce opposite Brad Pitt’s veteran Sonny Hayes, shared the news during an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast. Idris acknowledged the conversations while remaining guarded about specifics, emphasizing that the primary focus remains honoring the sport and its global fanbase.
Idris described the original film’s impact as transformative for his career, noting how the project elevated him from his breakthrough role in Snowfall to a vastly wider audience. He credited the movie’s broad appeal to its rare ability to entertain multiple generations simultaneously, a quality he believes drove repeat viewings and sustained box office momentum. The actor mentioned knowing individuals who watched the film nearly twenty times, underscoring its unusual staying power in theaters.
Beyond personal advancement, Idris reflected on how large-scale commercial successes create space for smaller, riskier films to secure funding and distribution. He expressed a desire to pursue future roles that offer the same immersive challenge he experienced learning to drive an F1 car, valuing the opportunity to acquire tangible skills alongside performance. The actor joked that his most appreciative audience remains his two-year-old niece, the only person convinced that Uncle Damson is genuinely the fastest driver on the grid.