Formula 1 Star Hamilton to star in upcoming Hollywood project

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to make his acting debut in 'Apex', an upcoming Formula 1-based movie starring Brad Pitt which has endured a troubled and costly production, Report informs, referring to the Mirror.

The Formula 1 legend is co-producing what's set to be titled 'Apex', starring Brad Pitt as a grizzled F1 driver who comes out retirement to mentor a "young phenom" played by highly-rated British actor Damson Idris.

Hamilton, 39, is also expected to play a small role in the star-studded flick which will now cost Apple Studios more than £240million ($300m).