Amazon MGM is getting into the race car business thanks to news that a new drama seriescentered around the world of Formula 1 is being developed forPrime Video. The best part?Felicity Jonesis set to lead the cast of what’s being titledOne, which is the first-ever sanctioned scripted series by the FIA.
PerVariety, Jones is set to both lead and executive produceOne, which is said to"focus on a failing family-owned racing team, led by Jones’ character, as it contends with fierce personalities, ever-changing rivals and multi-million-dollar stakes.“It should be made clear that, as of right now, the F1 drama is currently in the developmental stage, and an official series orderhas yet to be made by Amazon, meaning that there is still a slight chance that things could fall apart. Jones will produce through her Piecrust Pictures label, while Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (Children of Men) will serve as both writers and executive producers.
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Jones stars in the upcoming historical dramaThe Brutalist(Dec. 20), which was recently nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards, including one for Best Picture, and another for Jones in the Best Supporting Actress category. She stars as Erzsébet Tóth in the film, wife to Adrien Brody’s László, a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor who immigrates to the United States to pursue the American dream. Jones is also knownfor leadingRogue One: A Star Wars Storyback in 2016, which is one of the morefavorably reviewedStar Warspropertiesin recent years that went on to earn over $1 billion at the box office.
‘One’ Isn’t the Only Formula 1 Project in the Works
In addition toOne, racing fansalso have another Formula 1 propertyto look forward to next year: that beingthe Brad Pitt filmF1, which is slated to hit theaters on July 29, 2025. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), the film stars Pitt as Sonny Hayes,a retired racer who’s brought back into the thick of thingsto mentor rookie prodigy Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris).
As for Jones? She remains one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood right now, with no less than three other projects on the go. She’s set to lead the 2025 dramaTrain Dreams, as well as another Prime Video outing: the Christmas comedyOh. What Fun., which has a stacked ensemble cast including Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Danielle Brooks. In addition to all that,Jones is also set to star in the period fantasy100 Nights a Hero, which comes by way of director Julia Jackman, and is based on the graphic novel of the same name penned by Isabel Greenberg.
Needless to say, we’re excited at the prospect ofOnebecoming a reality, because Jones is undoubtedly one of the best actresses of this, or any generation. Couple her talents with the high-octane world of F1 racing, and you have all the ingredients fora compelling drama on the level ofFriday Night Lightsthat could last for years to come.
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost…
