If you haven't heard, there's going to be a feature movie about the Isle of Man TT, starring Channing Tatum and produced by Brad Pitt. Not to be confused with the upcoming IOM TT docuseries, filmed at the 2024 TT, which is also produced by Brad Pitt's company, Plan B, and a part of the feature movie package.
Production for the 'Isle of Man' will begin during this year’s event, marking another major milestone in bringing the TT and the Isle of Man to a global audience. Such amazing racing deserves more international reach, so seeing this project take place and, more importantly, knowing it's being filmed correctly is immensely important to me and should be the same for TT fans around the world.
Watching the TT through a screen is already removing viewers somewhat from the essence of the spectacle, so thankfully, the production aims to get them as authentically close to the action as possible by not just filming on the Isle but by capturing the actual racing and atmosphere. The film will showcase the Island’s landscape, character, and identity to new global audiences, supporting broader ambitions around tourism, profile, and long-term economic growth.
“The TT has an extraordinary story to tell, and what makes this so authentic is that filming begins at the event itself—capturing the real environment, with the real atmosphere, and against the backdrop of the Isle of Man... The reach of a project like this goes far beyond motorsport. It creates a new opportunity for the Isle of Man and a chance to connect the TT and the place that makes it possible with entirely new audiences around the world.” Paul Phillips, Head of Motorsport, Department for Enterprise.
If you're lucky enough to be heading to the IOM TT this year, keep your eyes peeled for Channing Tatum. There's no guarantee he'll be there, but you never know. I'm not lucky enough to find myself headed there, unfortunately, but I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for this movie's release date.
