Naman Shrestha
Cited as one of the most influential figures in Hollywood, William Bradley “Brad” Pitt made his first prominent mark in the role of a cowboy hitchhiker in ‘Thelma & Louise,’ which led him to roles in ‘A River Runs Through It’ and ‘Legends of the Fall.’ He earned his first Academy Award nomination for his performance as Jeffrey Goines in ‘12 Monkeys.’ Since then, Pitt has showcased his compelling onscreen presence and versatile acting prowess by featuring in projects of different genres, including David Fincher’s crime film ‘Seven,’ the romantic crime film ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ the historical drama ‘Troy,’ the heist film ‘Ocean’s Eleven,’ and the action thriller ‘Bullet Train,’ to name a few.
Pitt received Academy Award nominations for his brilliant performances in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ and ‘Moneyball’ but he finally got his hands on an Oscar as an actor when he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a stuntman in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’ Given his stature and successful career, Pitt has left our readers wondering what to expect from him after his role as Jack Conrad in ‘Babylon.’
1. Heart of the Beast (TBA)
Pitt will star in David Ayer’s action-adventure movie ‘Heart of the Beast.’ Written by Cameron Alexander, the Paramount Pictures-backed movie follows a former Army Special Forces soldier and his retired combat dog, as they try to return to civilization after suffering a catastrophic accident deep in the Alaskan wilderness. J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe are also cast. Post-production is underway and a release date is yet to be disclosed.
2. The Adventures of Cliff Booth (TBA)
Pitt will return as Cliff Booth, his character from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ in the Netflix crime comedy movie ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth.’ David Fincher will direct based on a script by Tarantino, which will showcase Booth’s backstory as a Hollywood fixer. Starring alongside Pitt are Carla Gugino, Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan, and JB Tadena. Production is slated to begin at the end of July 2025 in Los Angeles and wrap up by the end of January 2026. A release date is eagerly awaited.
3. Land of Opportunity (TBA)
Pitt will star in Jeff Nichols’ ‘Land of Opportunity,’ a dystopian film set during the next Great Depression and oil crisis. As the US government seizes food crops for taxes, facing resistance in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the rice capital, the farmers fight to keep their harvest amidst an economic collapse. Nichols has written the story and Pitt is the only revealed cast member. Filming was slated to begin filming in May 2025. More details regarding the cast and a potential date of release are awaited.
4. The Riders (TBA)
Pitt will star in Edward Berger’s ‘The Rider.’ The A24-backed movie is based on Tim Winton’s novel. The story follows Fred Scully (Pitt), who, after traveling across Europe for two years, lands in Ireland with his wife and daughter. They buy an old farmhouse, which Scully spends weeks alone renovating. Meanwhile, Jennifer returns to Australia to liquidate the family’s assets. When Scully arrives at Shannon Airport to pick up Jennifer and their 7-year-old daughter, Billie, he finds only Billie. There is no note, no explanation, and not even a word from Jennifer about where she went. This leaves Billie in utter shock. The project is in its pre-production phase, and more details are awaited.
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