Brad Pitt the single dad: The star 'likes to cook with his kids and watch movies'... seven months after gaining joint custody with Angelina Jolie

In November Brad Pitt was granted joint custody of the six children her shares with Angelina Jolie, 44, whom he split from in 2016.

Together the couple share six children Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, Zahara, 14, Shiloh, 13, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 10. 

And according to a new report from UsWeekly, the 55-year-old Troy star has settled in nicely to his new role as a single dad. The publication even described his time with the children, noting he often cooks for them then they watch movies together at his home near Hollywood. 

'They do simple things like cook or watch movies,' a source told Us.

'He encourages them to pursue their hobbies,' the source shared. 'They love to hang out and talk. Brad talks to them about whatever is on their minds — he’s a great listener.'

The Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood star is attending therapy and is 'relieved that co parenting is going well.'

'He’s grateful that all the animosity is in the past,' the source adds. '[The kids] come first. That’s what he’s most excited about — being a dad and sharing his life with his children.'

Lately, the children have been spending a lot of time in New Mexico where Jolie is filming her latest movie, Those Who Wish Me Dead. 

The children will reportedly travel back and forth between New Mexico and Los Angeles to visit their father. 

The star also plans to spend some time out in New Mexico with the family as well. 

The Kung Fu Panda actress is reportedly is taking on long days on set.

'Angelina has been trying to spend as much time with her children as possible while working grueling 12-hour days on set in Albuquerque,' the source told Us Weekly.

With that kind of schedule it will be must easier for the Fury star to be out there.