Tom Cruise celebrates 35 years of Days of Thunder, supports Brad Pitt's F1 release
Actor Tom Cruise is celebrating 35 years of his popular racing film 'Days of Thunder' and also showed support for Brad Pitt's latest racing movie 'F1'. At the same time, he hinted at the possibility of teaming up with Pitt for a film in the future.Cruise shared a series of nostalgic photos on X and wrote, 'I always love the fun and adrenaline of a racing film. Today marks two racing milestones for my friend Jerry Bruckheimer, the release of 'F1' and the 35 year anniversary to the day of our collaboration with the great Tony Scott on 'Days of Thunder' (sic).'advertisementHe concluded, 'Incredible to look back on this film today, and congratulations to Jerry, Brad, Joe and the whole 'F1' team on their release! (sic)'
Meanwhile, 'F1' director Joseph Kosinski, who previously directed Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick', revealed in a GQ Magazine UK interview that he is already dreaming up a sequel - one that would bring Cruise and Pitt together in a 'Days of Thunder–F1' crossover. Cruise played racecar driver Cole Trickle in the 1990 film, and Kosinski is keen to blend that legacy into his new racing universe.Director Joseph Kosinski had once planned a film with Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, similar to 'Ford v Ferrari', where both stars would do their own racing stunts. But the studio didn't approve the budget, and the film was later made by James Mangold with Christian Bale and Matt Damon in the lead.
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Though Cruise and Pitt haven't shared screen space since 1994's 'Interview With the Vampire', the two remain friends. Cruise even made an appearance at the 'F1' premiere in London, posing with Pitt. Speaking to E! News, Pitt recently expressed his interest in acting, with Cruise again jokingly adding, 'I'm not gonna hang my ass off airplanes and shit like that.'Joseph Kosinski's 'F1' hit theatres on June 27. The film features Brad Pitt as a retired 'F1' champion who returns to the track to save a struggling team and honour his former teammate's legacy. With high-octane racing sequences and an emotional storyline, the movie appeals to both 'F1' enthusiasts and general audiences.- EndsTrending Reel
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