Apparently Before Tom Cruise Agreed To His Olympics Stunt, He Had One Demand

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As a seasoned gamer and adrenaline junkie who has spent countless hours immersed in virtual worlds filled with death-defying stunts and impossible feats, I can confidently say that Tom Cruise‘s Olympic performance was nothing short of breathtaking. The man truly lives up to his action hero persona in real life!

Prior to the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were whispers of a daring Tom Cruise stunt being part of the closing event. Indeed, this speculation proved accurate as the actor leaped from the Stade du France’s peak and descended into the stadium while tethered to a rope. His exploits didn’t end there; he next grabbed the Olympic flag, rode a motorcycle to an airplane bound for Los Angeles (the site of the 2028 games), and parachuted into LA. This exhilarating series of actions created quite a showstopper, and it seems that Cruise had one condition – a fascinating twist to an already captivating tale!

Casey Wasserman, president and chairperson of LA28, played a significant role in arranging Tom Cruise’s notable appearance. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Wasserman reminisced about how the grand spectacle unfolded. As you might expect, Wasserman and his team presented the event to Cruise, who found the concept appealing. However, unlike what was initially planned by Wasserman and his crew for the stunts, Cruise declined that particular aspect.

The most intriguing aspect of this tale unfolds when we brainstormed over Zoom, proposing a stadium performer as a stunt double. We thought, there’s no chance that will happen; we can only secure four hours of filming. Our plan was to have him hand off the main item at the L.A. landmark with the Hollywood sign, and then rely on a stunt double for the rest. However, about five minutes into the pitch, [Tom Cruise] declared, “I’m in, but only if I do everything myself.

It’s apparent that the star of Edge of Tomorrow insisted on performing all the stunts himself rather than having a double, which might not have been unexpected by the production team. After all, given his reputation as an Oscar nominee, it’s well-known among fans that he gives his all when entertaining the public. This is the same individual who dared to leap from a cliff with a motorcycle in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Here’s a video of one of his Olympic stunts for your viewing pleasure:

It could be said that Tom Cruise’s dedication to the Olympics performance was a significant factor in its success, given it took a team of skilled planners a whole year to put together. However, it wasn’t just Cruise who made the moment spectacular; Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. also played a crucial role by delivering an electrifying guitar solo on stage. Many spectators agreed that her performance added the necessary vitality that helped the stunt connect with viewers.

Besides participating in the closing event, Tom Cruise additionally enjoyed the Olympic celebrations. He was spotted socializing with director Christopher McQuarrie from the Mission: Impossible series, as well as Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and others. A picture of him along with Hoda Kotb from The Today Show also went viral. This encounter left Kotb in a state of awe, as she humorously admitted that she “blacked out” when meeting Cruise.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but ponder the possibility of Tom Cruise, the legendary Top Gun himself, rejoining forces with Casey Wasserman and co for the 2028 LA Olympic Games. Given his incredible feats, I can only imagine there might be a chance, yet it’s hard to fathom how he could surpass that iconic stadium drop. Only time will tell if another opportunity arises, and if it does, we can bet our bottom dollar that old Tom would demand the thrill of performing his own death-defying stunts!

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2024-09-11 18:07