No big studio wrote us a check, thats why were here in solidarity with both unions.

Mann also commented that hes done a bit of amateur racing and called the experience of it twofold.

I wanted to bring that experience to an audience as opposed to very elegant graphics.

Michael Mann and the stars of Ferrari at the Venice Film Festival

US actor Patrick Dempsey, Italian actress Daniela Piperno, US director Michael Mann and US actor Adam Driver pose during the photocall of the movie “Ferrari” presented in competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2023GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images

While Dempsey did some of his own driving, Driver did not.

They wouldnt let me drive the car for insurance reasons.

Still, said Driver, Its hard not to get philosophical about an engine.

Awards Ceremony - The 80th Venice International Film Festival

It makes you aware of how many things can go wrong.

He compared the cars to a moving piece of art or a drivable clock.

You are forced to empathize with someone whos different than you and without judgement look at their life honestly.

Its a weird job, but its what Im interested in.