Brad Pitt Reveals His Favorite Role and the One He Truly Hated

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I’ve been watching Brad Pitt on screen for decades, and it’s fascinating to hear him reflect on his own career. He’s a huge star, obviously, but he doesn’t shy away from being critical of his past work. From that breakout role as the charming drifter in Thelma & Louise way back in ’91, he’s really seen it all in Hollywood – the good, the bad, and everything in between. And, of course, it’s great to see his talent finally recognized with that well-deserved Oscar for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Despite creating a hugely successful production company, Plan B Entertainment, he’s confessed that he hasn’t always felt passionate about his most prominent projects.

Brad Pitt often talks about his disappointment with the 1997 film The Devil’s Own, in which he acted with Harrison Ford. The movie was famously difficult to make, and Pitt has described the production as disorganized and lacking clear planning. He explained to Newsweek that while they initially had a good script, it was repeatedly changed and ultimately scrapped. Pitt felt there was a serious lack of guidance and called the experience the most careless filmmaking he’d ever seen.

Brad Pitt has expressed dissatisfaction with the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire, despite its popularity and devoted fanbase. He believed the movie prioritized visual effects and dramatic moments over the complex character development found in the original book. Pitt told Rolling Stone that the film heavily emphasized the flamboyant behavior of Lestat, which he acknowledged was well-executed, but felt his own character was reduced to being passively moved around the story. He ultimately felt his character came across as overly complaining rather than genuinely searching for his identity.

Despite his personal preferences, the actor’s favorite films haven’t always been the most commercially successful. He often points to the 2007 western, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, as his most rewarding work, even though it didn’t perform well in theaters. He told GQ that it’s his favorite movie, despite being his worst-performing film. Pitt maintains that a project’s true value isn’t determined by initial box office numbers, and he believes that worthwhile work will eventually be recognized.

By early 2026, Brad Pitt is experiencing a significant comeback in his career. His action-packed racing film, F1, released in June 2025, unexpectedly received a Best Picture nomination at the 98th Academy Awards, taking place on March 15th. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the movie was a huge success worldwide, grossing over $631 million and demonstrating Pitt’s continued ability to star in popular, high-grossing films.

I’m incredibly excited about the upcoming Brad Pitt and David Fincher collaboration! Apparently, they’re making a sequel focused on Cliff Booth – you know, Pitt’s character from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It’s called The Adventures of Cliff Booth, and Quentin Tarantino wrote the script, which is huge. From what I’ve heard, it’s set in the 70s and follows Cliff as he navigates a new career as a Hollywood fixer. Plus, the cast is amazing – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elizabeth Debicki, and Timothy Olyphant are all signed on. We’re looking at a late 2026 release, and honestly, I can’t wait!

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2026-01-28 13:44