Brad Pitt Role On ’12 Years A Slave’ Just Eight Minutes; All Praises For The Main Cast

For his latest movie "12 Years A Slave", Brad Pitt takes a short supporting role while he stands in awe of the lead stars.

Brad Pitt has taken on almost every role imaginable. He has played Greek legends (Achilles), Western Bandits (Jesse James) and even a figment of one's imagination (Tyler Durden). He seems to have come full circle, as he is now supporting newer, younger actors in the spotlight.His role as a Canadian abolitionist takes all of eight minutes onscreen. 

In an interview with Today, the Fight Club lead star talks about "12 Years A Slave" and explains why he is willing to support the cause, the movie and its brilliant actors.

"I'm there to support the story. The main performances are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o, (Michael) Fassbender. These are such demanding parts. These guys had to keep themselves in just this perpetual state of angst and foreboding and longing. And they did it. They held themselves through the entire filming process."

"I know what this film is. I've been around film long enough. I know the impact, and this one will have a continuing impact. I'm a moviegoer. That was a place that was a big escape for me, to open my eyes up to the world when I was a little, little kid. I loved going to see films. So I think of it from that side of it, and I know the impact of this film."

"It's one of those few films that cuts to the base of our humanity. And it was not until I saw Solomon Northup's story that I fully, fully grasped the utter horror of losing your freedom or denying another one their freedom, taking their freedom, splitting their family apart."