Tom Cruise Plans to Keep Acting into His 100s, Including Action Films

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Earlier, it was hinted that the actor might continue filmmaking until his eighties. However, he now believes that prediction was too conservative, suggesting he had significantly more years left for movie-making.

62-year-old Tom Cruise made an appearance at the New York premiere of his latest film, “Mission: Impossible – The Last Mission,” on Sunday night. During the event, he spoke about the future of the series to reporters on the red carpet. He suggested that this movie might be his last installment in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, as the title implies, stating, “It’s the final! It’s not called ‘final’ for no reason.

If things go as planned, the Mission: Impossible series will conclude with Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Ethan Hunt in eight films. Yet, don’t worry fans, as Tom Cruise has promised there are still many action-packed roles for you to look forward to in his future. When questioned about his statements from 2023 regarding acting into his 80s, inspired by Harrison Ford, Cruise shared that he now intends to continue making movies even after reaching his 100th birthday and beyond – yes, even action films!

Tom Cruise Will “Never Stop” Making Films

He declared that he would indeed continue his actions, whether it’s adding more elements to the hundreds or otherwise. He expressed his unwavering enthusiasm, promising a perpetual blend of action, drama, and comedy in his future film ventures.

The actor went on to express his appreciation for the various layers of recognition he’s received from collaborating with filmmakers, crews, and people across diverse cultures while working on the Mission: Impossible series, noting its evolution since 1996. He shared that this journey has enriched him in numerous ways, particularly as it pertains to storytelling, personal growth, leadership, character development, and every facet of filmmaking. In essence, he feels extremely lucky to be part of such projects and continues to enjoy the process of making movies.

The movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” was helmed by [Christopher McQuarrie]. Although Tom Cruise may be wrapping up his involvement in the Mission: Impossible series, he has additional collaborative projects lined up with McQuarrie. At Cannes, Cruise expressed his delight working with the director, noting that McQuarrie’s creative vision never fails to impress him.

He mentioned that prior to our encounter, he had already studied his works. As he went through the scripts, what stood out to him was the fact that the themes we often discuss when reading those scripts were vividly portrayed. It felt like the filmmakers’ thoughts and ideas were woven into the story. The craftsmanship of the writing was evident editorially.

Catch Cruise in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning when the film on May 23.

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2025-05-19 06:35