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Simone Ashley, known for her breakout role in Bridgerton, appears only briefly in F1, the new racing drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. Despite earlier reports and interviews suggesting she had a role in the film, Ashley’s presence in the final cut is minimal. What happened? Let’s break it down.
Why Simone Ashley’s Role in F1 Nearly Disappears Completely
Simone Ashley had previously set expectations low on her breakout role, telling Elle, “I have a very small part, but I’m grateful to be in that movie.” She also noted the once-in-a-lifetime experience of attending multiple real-life Grand Prix races while filming. But “small” apparently meant “blink and you’ll miss it.”
Simone Ashley in the paddock today 🥹 she’s in lewis hamilton’s F1 movie 🧡
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Director Joseph Kosinski, also the man behind Top Gun: Maverick, explained it away in a chat with People. “It happens on every film,” he said, citing how a few storylines were filmed but eventually left out of the theatrical cut. He didn’t call out Ashley’s storyline specifically, but confirmed: “You have to shoot more than you can use. “She’s an incredible talent, incredible actress, incredible singer, and I would love to work with her again.” A nice save, but the internet isn’t fully buying it.
