The "Ocean's Twelve" star is a longtime fan of the architect, best known for designing the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. Pitt will be recording the progress of Gehry's $450 million project on the historic King Alfred site in Hove, England, according to World Entertainment News.

Pitt has been romantically lined to actress Angelina Jolie, who owns a lavish country house in Britain. A spokesman for the project developer said Pitt has been involved with the project for nearly two years.

Filming is expected to begin is fall.