Tom Cruise Praises Keanu Reeves and Reveals Who Started the Action Movie Inspiration

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star Tom Cruise opens up about being inspired by fellow Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves.

At the pre-premiere event for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on Extra, Cruise acknowledged his longtime respect for fellow action star Keanu Reeves. “I’ve grown up alongside Keanu,” said Cruise, referring to iconic films such as Speed, The Matrix, and the John Wick franchise. “I can see how they captured the essence of those roles, their talent, and charisma. Since I understand what it takes to perform such feats, I often reach out to him. I always say ‘Hats off, man, hats off,’ and I genuinely admire his work.

1996 saw Cruise take the helm for the debut of the series. In this role, Cruise portrays Ethan Hunt, a special agent falsely accused of murdering his fellow IMF agents in the initial film. Despite this setback, he goes on to command diverse teams within the franchise across multiple installments. The first movie was a monumental box office hit, earning over $457 million on a production budget of $80 million, and paving the way for the enduring series that continues today.

Tom Cruise’s New Movie Has Arrived

The movie, titled “Top Gun: Maverick,” premiered on May 23. Tom Cruise is joined by an illustrious group of actors like Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Angela Bassett, Nick Offerman, and regular cast members Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg in this production. When it was first shown, the movie received mostly positive reviews from critics. The strong audience turnout ensured that the film comfortably surpassed its $300 million production budget within a week of its release.

On social media, Cruise expressed his delight over the movie’s $200 million earnings during the Memorial Day weekend, stating, “This weekend has made its mark in history.” He extended his gratitude to every filmmaker, artist, crew member, studio workers, theater staff, and Paramount Pictures and Skydance employees. Above all, he thanked the audiences worldwide, acknowledging that they are the reason for their work and the joy they find in entertainment.

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2025-06-02 03:21