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Brad Pitt rides shotgun in a tank through the peaceful English countryside
By Joanna Crawley|
The 49-year-old spend the day in a tank on Tuesday as part of the intense preparations the actor is currently undergoing for his new movie Fury.
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Driving lessons: Brad Pitt was spotted having a very different kind of lesson on Tuesday as he prepped for his new film
Action man: The actor was given instructions by a team of experts as they drove around a field
With his blonde locks tied back, Brad spotted a high vis jacket and heavy duty gloves for his lesson as he was shown the complicated workings of the war machine.
The tank session is prep for Brad’s next project, World War 2 drama Fury, which is due to start filming in the coming weeks.
He fits right in: Brad looked the part in his army greens as he learnt the basics for his new war film Fury
VIP guest: Brad posed for some photos with his instructors as he finished his lesson
New project: Brad has been learning the basics in time for his next film shoot for WW2 drama Fury
Brad stars alongside a big name cast including Shia LaBeouf, Michael Pena, Logan Lerman and Jon Bernthal in the film which is scheduled for release in November 2014.
The biopic tells the story of a crew of a Sherman tank in the final weeks of the war.
Latest reports suggest a new name may be joining Brad and co as they shoot in Europe during the autumn.
Star pupil: Brad was seen listening intently to his instructors during his day long lesson
Clint Eastwood’s son Scott, who has previously acted in Invictus and TVs Chicago Fire is rumoured to have landed a role in the David Ayer project, according to Deadline.
Brad meanwhile has had a hectic few weeks, as well as prepping for Fury he made an appearance at the Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado over the weekend to promote another new project.
Boys and their toys: Brad couldn't hide his smile as he got to fulfill what most be every boy's dream!
War machine: Brad was shown how to take charge of the menacing vehicle
He's got the kit: Brad was dressed in army fatigues and a high vis jacket for his lesson
War drama: Brad is taking on another major project in Fury which also stars Shia LaBeouf
Lesson over: Brad clambered down from the tank in his green overalls
He's popular: It looked like everyone was keen to show the Hollywood star what he was contending with in the tank
