Peter Lyon
November 27, 2025
Movie megastar Brad Pitt might be best known for his roles in movies like Once Upon a Time in America, Seven, Twelve Monkeys, Snatch and Legends of the Fall, but now the star of Fight Club has been employed by Mercedes-AMG as an ambassador. In fact, the brand say that they are delighted to welcome Pitt as the newest member of the World’s Fastest Family.
Known for his starring role in the Hollywood blockbuster F1 THE MOVIE, Mercedes‑AMG say that Brad combines ambition, performance and a spirit of innovation – values that are deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA. His passion for powerful, emotionally engaging cars makes him the perfect ambassador—or so they say—as AMG enters a new dimension of performance. Brad will represent the upcoming Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe – a machine that is engineered to excite and which will celebrate its world premiere in 2026.
Las Vegas stunt with camouflaged prototype celebrates new collaboration
To mark this partnership, Mercedes‑AMG staged a spectacular high-energy stunt in Las Vegas, starring Brad Pitt, George Russell and a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming vehicle. The scene: Brad waits for his car at a valet stand – only to discover that the valet driver is none other than five-time F1 race winner George Russell. Behind the wheel of a Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe prototype, George puts the car through its paces, offering a first look at the breathtaking performance.
With this playful yet powerful appearance, Mercedes‑AMG prepares the world for the arrival of the upcoming all‑new Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe – the first vehicle based on the future high-performance architecture AMG.EA.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Brad Pitt to Mercedes‑AMG. His authenticity and his taste for the exceptional perfectly reflect the spirit of our upcoming four-door Coupe from Affalterbach, to be revealed in 2026. With this new Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe, we’re redefining performance and creating a truly exciting, unforgettable experience.”
Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes‑AMG GmbH and Head of Business Units Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class and Mercedes‑Maybach
“I’ve always been a fan of performance – both on screen and behind the wheel. That same dedication to performance and thrill is what defines Mercedes‑AMG and I am proud to be part of this next chapter.”
Brad Pitt, Actor and film producer
“AMG has created something truly special here. I had an incredible day in Vegas with the Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe prototype. The car feels fantastic, and I’m really impressed with the performance that AMG is bringing to the road. I think fans have something very special to look forward to.”
George Russell, Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team driver
CARLIST THOUGHTS
Can you imagine being the creative guy on the advertising agency’s team that came up with this idea? Crikey! “Hey, guys, lets launch the new AMG GT 4 door coupe by having Russell play a valet driver and deliver a car to Brad Pitt at a prime Vegas location, but insist that George has to arrive and leave doing donuts and burnouts. Tyre smoke has to be everywhere.”
