‘He Can’t Go A Lot Of Places Without Causing A Ruckus’: Glen Powell On How Tom Cruise’s Now-Famous Twisters Premiere Appearance Came About

As a die-hard movie enthusiast who’s had the pleasure of witnessing countless premieres and interviews over the years, I can confidently say that the friendship between Glen Powell and Tom Cruise is one for the books. Their camaraderie is not just limited to the silver screen but extends off it as well, as evidenced by their recent heartwarming moments at the Twisters premiere.

As a gamer putting my gaming skills into words, I’m seeing it clear as day: Glen Powell is making his mark as a real-life action hero in the world of cinema. Each movie he stars in seems to take his stardom to new heights, with some folks even drawing comparisons to none other than Tom Cruise from our shared love, Top Gun: Maverick. Yet, it’s not about competition between us; we’re more like brothers-in-arms, backing each other up. That bond was on full display when Cruise graced the red carpet of my latest flick, Twisters, causing a social media storm. Now, Powell has shared some insight into how that epic premiere moment came together.

Fans definitely seemed to be delighted when Glen Powell and Tom Cruise posed for pictures at the premiere of Twisters. And, honestly, who could blame them for getting excited over the sight of the two movie stars smiling together while holding packets of popcorn. Powell discussed the viral moment while being interviewed by Capital alongside co-star Anthony Ramos. After joking that we totally unaware that Cruise was going to make an appearance, Powell explained that he personally extended the invitation:

I extended an invitation to him. It’s significant when inviting another actor to a premiere because it usually turns into a noteworthy event for them, and given his popularity, going out with Tom can often create quite a stir. So, his attendance at my event was particularly impressive.

Without a doubt, many people would concur that Tom Cruise is often found near the summit of the celebrity hierarchy, sharing the peak with a select group of A-list personalities. Notably, this renowned figure from the Mission: Impossible series didn’t shy away from the limelight for his friend’s sake. Given his avowed love for cinema, it would have been unusual if he hadn’t seized the chance to witness one of the most anticipated films slated for 2024. As the lead actor in Set It Up revealed, Cruise had a great time at the event.

Tom, who adores that movie, sat nearby Anthony, beside you, while Daisy [Edgar-Jones] was behind. Tom was quite thrilled and kept tapping people’s legs, showing his excitement.

In a prior interview, Anthony Ramos described how Tom Cruise, the renowned MI series character, reacted to the film Twisters. According to Ramos, the 62-year-old actor was visibly thrilled, with an excited response that could only be described as “completely astonished.” During the screening, the Oscar-nominated star even playfully struck him out of pure enthusiasm. Furthermore, while speaking to Capital, the In the Heights star expressed his delight in earning praise from Cruise, who is best known for Collateral. Simply thinking about being an actor and receiving recognition from one of the most significant film stars of all time feels surreal, and it’s wonderful that Ramos now has that recollection.

It’s quite likely that such a special moment wouldn’t have taken place if Glen Powell and Tom Cruise weren’t good friends. It’s truly fascinating that they remain close even after working together on the hit movie Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. Now, it seems that Powell can easily bring up his friendship with Cruise when asked about it. However, it doesn’t appear as though he boasts about it openly. All this talk about their friendship does make one wonder if we might see these two stars together on the big screen again soon. Although nothing has been officially confirmed yet, Powell recently hinted at Top Gun 3, suggesting that he and Cruise may be working together again in the near future.

For now, it’s a pleasure to observe these two celebrity friends standing by each other, whether they are collaborating on projects or not. It remains uncertain if or when Tom Cruise will attend another friend’s premiere, but given his close bond with them, I wouldn’t be shocked if he shows up for more events in the future.

1. You can now purchase or rent the movie Twisters on various digital platforms, or catch it in theaters if you prefer. Additionally, if you’re interested in seeing Glen Powell’s other 2024 film, Hit Man, consider subscribing to Netflix and streaming it online.

2024-08-19 00:07

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