Tom Cruise Says He “Suggested” Nicole Kidman For ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Role: “She’s a Great Actress”

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25 years on from our split, I (as a fan might say) can’t help but admire my former wife, Nicole Kidman, for the incredible talent and grace she continues to showcase in her career.

In a recent interview with Sight and Sound (as reported by The Independent), the actor reflected on his 1999 film, Eyes Wide Shut, and recalled suggesting Nicole Kidman for the role of Alice Harford in the Stanley Kubrick-directed erotic thriller. He played Dr. Bill Harford opposite her in the movie.

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In a recent interview with Sight and Sound (via The Independent), the actor reminisced about his 1999 film, Eyes Wide Shut, and shared that he had recommended Nicole Kidman for the role of Alice Harford in Stanley Kubrick’s erotic thriller. He portrayed Dr. Bill Harford opposite her in the movie.

He flew over to his residence, landing in the backyard. The day before, he had read through the script, and on that day, we conversed about it extensively. By then, I was already familiar with all of his movies, as he reminded himself. The encounter primarily consisted of us getting acquainted. During this process, I recommended Nicole for the role of Alice, given her exceptional acting skills.

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He traveled to his home and touched down in the backyard. Prior to our meeting, I had already read through the script, and we spent the day discussing it. Since I was well-versed with all of his films, this detail was fresh in my mind. Our interaction mainly revolved around getting to know each other. While doing so, I proposed that Nicole play Alice due to her impressive acting abilities.

Cruise showed immense enthusiasm for the movie, telling Kubrick, “No matter what resources are required, we’ll make this happen,” even though filming took significantly longer than anticipated.

Eyes Wide Shut revolves around Dr. Bill Harford, who is taken aback when his wife Alice reveals that she had considered having an affair the previous summer. Subsequently, he embarks on a surreal, all-night adventure through New York City, eventually gaining access to a secretive orgy hosted by a clandestine society. This was Stanley Kubrick’s last film before his passing in 1999 at the age of 70.

The “Mission: Impossible” actor shared his thoughts, expressing that he found the movie captivating and sought to replicate that sensation. He explained that before starting a project, he delves deeply into research and spends extensive time with the team, ensuring mutual understanding and collaboration for the creation of something truly exceptional.

In past discussions, Kidman has tackled the question of whether collaborating with Cruise on the film “Eyes Wide Shut” stirred up any “unpleasant emotions” related to their marriage during that period, given that some spectators drew parallels between their on-screen and real-life partnerships.

She conveyed that the interpretation wasn’t hers, although it aligns with what others have conceived. However, she emphasized that they were contentedly married throughout that time,” she shared with The New York Times in 2020. “Our marriage was blissful during that period.

Actress Nicole Kidman, now wedded to country musician Keith Urban, parted ways with Tom Cruise back in 2001 after a decade-long union that lasted for 11 years.

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2025-05-11 23:54