Bold and fearless Hollywood legend Tom Cruise has been stealing the limelight, earning prominent awards, and making a splash in Hollywood since stepping into the film industry. Through his successful run in showbiz, Cruise has earned a top spot by creating absolute magic on the silver screen, whether it’s with the deadly stunts he performed in his films, or his recording smashing projects that make him one of the highest-paid stars in the world, he has redefined what it means to be a superstar.
Many wonders what his secret to success is. Well, the answer is pretty simple, he has built a juggernaut all through his hardwork and professionalism. In the latest interview, the Top Gun star revealed that he does get scared while doing life-threatening stunts but doesn’t mind playing the part because the results are always fruitful when fans watch him in full action mode on big screens.
Tom Cruise Reveals He Gets Scared Performing Deadly Stunts
Tom Cruise always entertained the audience with his thrilling, adventurous, action-packed films. The actor has gracefully led several iconic franchises with his unique action approach, such as the beloved Mission: Impossible franchise, which has undoubtedly earned him a fortune.
The actor has been part of the franchise since making his debut in 1996 as Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force. The Mission: Impossible movies have been well-handled by some of the most creative directors over the years, and they have sustained the top place for the franchise in American cinema.
Recently while promoting his latest upcoming seventh installment, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the 60 years old actor shared what keeps him motivated to perform dangerous stunts in his films. The American actor told CNN,
“It’s not that I don’t get scared. it’s that I don’t mind being scared.” Tom Cruise added that he strives for excellence, “I strive for excellence. There’s always another story to tell, there’s always another mountain to climb. And I always feel like I can do it better. I’m not the kind of person that will beat myself up, but I’m constantly working to become competent and strive to understand my craft and the world, and just keep pushing myself.”
It’s not easy to pull off any action part easily and make it seem effortless because, behind the scenes of the movie sets, there is a lot of pressure and debates around the sequence, whether to include one thing or delete another or will the audience endured what they are willing to showcase. But Tom Cruise is unforced to go the extra mile to do his actions with perfection.
The Cast of Tom Cruise-Led Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
The seventh installment in the 18th highest-grossing franchise will soon hit theaters, and it has a star-studded ensemble cast that includes: Rebecca Ferguson, Esai Morales, Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Pom Klementieff, and Henry Czerny.
It’s one of the highly-anticipated films of this year, and Cruise will lead the movie as he reprises his role as iconic role Ethan Hunt, which makes it even more intriguing for the audience as they will finally witness more on-screen magic of the actor.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One will be released in theaters on July 12, 2023.
Source: CNN
