In Collateral, the digital expanse of Los Angeles night feels endless, a backdrop for Michael Mann’s exceptional neo-noir tale involving a taxi driver named Max, portrayed by Jamie Foxx, who unwittingly finds himself entangled with Vincent, a passenger played by Tom Cruise, delivering one of his finest performances.
Vincent, as fate would have it, is a contract killer, compelling Max to chauffeur him across the city to carry out his deadly tasks. Vincent offers a promise that he’ll release Max once the night concludes, yet Max senses the truth beneath – Vincent, being a ruthless assassin, leaves no room for escape.
Jamie Foxx Was Trying Too Hard To Impress Tom Cruise
During a conversation with Yahoo, Jamie Foxx expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with the talented cast and director. He shared that Mann offered valuable guidance during a specific scene, the one where Cruise enters Foxx’s taxi. Foxx decided to push the “actor” dial to its highest level, as he described it.
“So I’m in the cab, ACTING. And Michael [Mann] says, ‘What are you doing?’ And I said, ‘I gotta do my thing. You know who’s in the backseat [Tom Cruise], and I gotta do my thing!’ He says, ‘How about you not do your thing?'”
Mann’s intention was authenticity; he aimed for a realistic portrayal. He didn’t desire Foxx to exhibit typical “actor” behavior but rather to embody the role of a genuine cab driver. Foxx acknowledges Mann’s approach as “absolutely spot on,” further emphasizing this viewpoint.
“That was a moment of learning. He was telling me, in other words, to shed whatever I’d obtained up to that point. Celebrity, this and that — you gotta shed it, in order for you to get to it. Otherwise, you’re in trouble. I learned that and, even today, use that as a tool, or a discipline, to get to the characters.”
The critical takeaway from Jamie Foxx’s experience: attempting to impress Tom Cruise can lead to Michael Mann stepping in with a gentle yet pointed, reminder to halt such efforts.
Jamie Foxx Offers An Update On His Health
Emerging into the public eye for the first time since his hospitalization earlier this year due to an undisclosed health matter, renowned Hollywood luminary Jamie Foxx shared sincere appreciation for his dedicated family and the unwavering network of supporters.
Their steadfast presence has been an unwavering reservoir of resilience on his journey to recovery, and he wished to convey his deep gratitude to all who stood by him during this arduous period.
Back in April, Jamie Foxx faced a health setback that necessitated his admission to a hospital in Atlanta. This incident caused a temporary pause in the production of his upcoming Netflix movie, Back in Action, in which he stars alongside Cameron Diaz.
Source: Slashfilm
