Brad Pitt attends a LA Fan event for the Paramount Pictures title 'Allied' at Regency Village Theatre on November 9, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo : Getty Images/Jonathan Leibson)
Brad Pitt was on the red carpet scene again for his recent movie "Allied." He stepped out on the night of Nov. 9, Wednesday, to the premiere of his World War II drama, his first appearance since his split with ex Angelina Jolie.
At the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles, Pitt appeared to be in good spirits, smiling for photos and chatting with fans during the event which was live streamed on Facebook. He thanked his fans for their support in the wake of the split. Paramount's "Allied," which likewise stars Marion Cotillard will hit theaters on Nov. 23.
The 1962 movie "Lawrence of Arabia" inspired "Allied," Variety quoted director Robert Zemeckis admitted in a post-screening Q&A. "When we were shooting on the sand dunes, I was copying David Lean."
Cotillard admitted her difficulties in shooting gunplay scenes and recalled the director saying, "I can tell that you hate guns. So pretend that you love guns."
The leading actress likewise said she is usually not willing to endure costume fittings. However, she was dazzled by the early 1940 dresses and said it was like a girl's dream to try on beautiful outfits.
The night was a big night for Pitt as he was cleared by child abuse allegations hours before the premiere, by the Department of Children and Family Services of Los Angeles, PEOPLE reported. It was after an investigation into altercation between Pitt and his 15-year-old son, Maddox on their private plane on Sept. 14.
The 52-year-old actor first appeared in public on Nov. 7, Monday, since his ex-wife filed for divorce. He attended the "Moonlight" private screening in Los Angeles with "Ocean 11" co-star and friend Julia Roberts. Plan B, his production firm collaborated with A24 for the coming-of-age drama that is earning an Oscar buzz.
Prior to that, Pitt stayed out of the spotlight, skipping the premiere of "Voyage of Time" on Sept. 28. Jolie requested sole physical custody of Maddox and their other five children: Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne. On Nov. 4, Pitt filed a response for joint custody.
Check out the "Allied" trailer below:
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