Joseph Kosinski, who helmed F1: The Movie, is revealing why Simone Ashley ‘s role was ultimately cut from the film. It was announced last year that the Bridgerton actress joined the Formula One racing drama, starring alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. However, few details were released about her specific role at the time.

Simone Ashley’s role in the upcoming film F1 was reduced significantly from the final version, which hits theaters on June 27. The director, Joseph Kosinski, explained that such edits happen “on every film.