United Kingdom, July 6 -- Brad Pitt's first attempt at method acting caused chaos thanks to his "diabolical" flatulence.

The F1 star - who is known for his frequent scenes in which he eats on screen - recalled how one of the first jobs he booked required him to eat a plate of beans after days of his character being without food, and so he tucked in with gusto.

However, "something hit" Brad after the fourth take, much to the horror of everyone on the small set.

He recalled to Jason and Travis Kelce on their New Heights podcast: "We're shooting in this little tiny cafe. It's full of the crew, so there's about 60 people in there. It's hot. You can't breathe.

"My character hadn't eaten for days, and he gets his big plate of beans, first p...