Brad Pitt 1991 film "Across the Tracks"; Pitt portrayed Joe Maloney, a high school runner with a criminal brother, played by Rick Schroder. After years of supporting roles in film and frequent television guest appearances, Pitt attracted wider recognition in his supporting role in Ridley Scott's 1991 road film "Thelma & Louise". He played J.D., a small-time criminal who befriends Thelma (Geena Davis). His love scene with Davis has been cited as the event that defined Pitt as a sex symbol. After "Thelma & Louise", Pitt starred in the 1991 film "Johnny Suede", a low-budget picture about an aspiring rock star, and
Brad Pitt in World War II. In 2017, he starred in the Netflix satirical war comedy "War Machine", which he also produced. Pitt played a recurring role as a weatherman on the late-night talk show "The Jim Jefferies Show" throughout 2017. In 2016 it was announced that Pitt will star in the upcoming sequel to "World War Z", with official release date set as June 9, 2017. However, in early 2017, the release date was announced to be indefinitely delayed. In June, David Fincher was confirmed to direct the "World War Z" sequel, marking Pitt and Fincher's fourth collaboration. Next, Pitt will