Adam Driver has said ‘f*** you’ to a fan who bravely called the A-list actor’s new film ‘cheesy’ during a Q&A for the film in Poland.
The Oscar-nominated actor, 39, hit back at an attendee at the Q&A for Ferrari – his new film – who asked Driver what he thought of the ‘cheesy’ looking crash scenes.
An irritated driver responded bluntly: ‘F*** you. Don’t know? Next question, which was met with awkward laughter and shock from the audience.
The Q&A for the upcoming action film – directed by four-time Oscar nominee Michael Mann, 80 – took place on Sunday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland.
The lead actor disappeared immediately after the interview and “ghosted” all the fans who were waiting for him, according to one festivalgoer who said Driver was “bored and rude.”
Adam Driver, 39, hit back at a participant in the Q&A for Ferrari – his new film – who asked Driver what he thought of the ‘cheesy’ looking crash scenes
The film follows Enzo’s life in 1957 as he prepares his company to participate in the famous Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile motorsport race held on public roads.
The viral video captured the moment the cheeky audience member said: ‘What do you think of (the) crash scenes? They looked quite harsh, drastic and, I have to say, cheesy to me. What do you think?’
Driver – who has been nominated for four Emmy Awards and two Academy Awards – clearly had no interest in answering the scathing question, as he took a long sip of his water before giving his gruff answer.
In addition to Driver playing the title role, the star-studded cast includes Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone and Sarah Gadon.
The driver couldn’t contain his emotions in August when Ferrari received a seven-minute, 30-second standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, where he was promoting the biopic.
The Venice Film Festival was boycotted by many stars during the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Ferrari actors (and writers) were able to attend without breaking the strikes because the film was granted an exception for being made by an independent, Neon, and not a studio.
An irritated driver responded bluntly: ‘F*** you. Don’t know? Next question, which was met with awkward laughter and shock from the audience
Ferrari will hit the big screen on Christmas Day
The driver could not contain his emotions in August when Ferrari received a standing ovation of seven minutes and 30 seconds at the Venice Film Festival, where he was promoting the biopic (photo: driver and his wife Joanne Tucker)
During one point in the film, Driver had to drive a vintage open-wheel sports car that had been modified to connect a camera to it
The A-list actor and American veteran spoke to Variety at the New York Film Festival about a particularly “terrifying” scene he had to film for his recent film, in which he plays legendary sports car entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari.
At one point in the film, he had to drive a vintage open-wheel sports car that had been modified to connect a camera.
“It teleports you back in time and you realize that if you go left or right the wrong way, you’re dead,” the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker star explained.
He added: “At least there are seat belts in the newer cars.”
The ’65 movie star further emphasized how dangerous the car felt, adding that driving it felt like being in a “moving coffin.”
Driver and Mann made it clear during a press conference at the festival that the reason drivers didn’t wear seat belts in the past was because “being thrown out of the car” was “considered safer” than being dragged around in it. the aforementioned ‘moving coffin.’
Mann added some more context to the thought process of no seat belts back in the day, adding, “The idea was that you would rather be thrown out of the car than dragged through the car.”
The iconic director is known for his crime dramas – including Miami Vice, Heat and The Last of the Mohicans – has been nominated for four Academy Awards, but has yet to take home the trophy.
The film follows Enzo’s life in 1957 as he prepares his company to participate in the famous Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile motorsport race held on public roads.
The Emmy Award-winning director had the cast sign up for ‘race driving 101’ where they test drove modern Ferraris before filming began
In addition to Driver playing the title role, the star-studded cast includes Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone and Sarah Gadon.
Adam Driver talks to Formula 1 Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz
The Q&A for the upcoming action film – directed by four-time Oscar nominee Michael Mann, 80 – took place on Sunday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland (photo: Driver and Mann)
The Emmy Award-winning director had the cast sign up for “race driving 101,” where they test drove modern Ferraris before filming began.
He explained that “I wanted everyone to have an experience driving these cars on a race track,” for an added layer of authenticity when they began production.
Ferrari will hit the big screen on Christmas Day.
The highly anticipated film had a budget of $110 million and began production in April 2022 after multiple decision changes over who would star.
Christian Bale was originally set to play Ferrari, then Hugh Jackman, but Adam Driver was ultimately confirmed for the role.