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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Michael Cera recalls getting schooled by Tom Cruise; reveals how he was called out for mumbling during the shoot
Michael Cera , the 'Juno' actor, revealed one of his pinch-me moments in his career, and it involves getting schooled by Tom Cruise . Not only was he called out by the 'Mission: Impossible' star, but he also remembered getting blasted in front of others. About Michael Cera getting schooled... In an appearance on the Louis Theroux podcast, Cera said that he met with the 62-year-old star on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2010. Michael said that he had dropped by the set to shoot some pre-taped scenes for the MTV Movie Awards. However, Cera was mumbling while Cruise was shooting, and the latter heard it even though they were 40 feet away from him. Recalling the incident, the actor revealed that he was called out in front of everyone when Tom asked whether he was talking during the shoot. 'Shut Up' 'We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away,' Michael said, before adding, 'And Tom Cruise looks at me—I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take, and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a f--king take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' While 'The Phoenician Scheme' actor thought the veteran actor might be kidding, it was clear that he wanted him to shut up. Furthermore, Michael said that Tom runs the sets and is always the leader. While he is friendly, Cera said that the film star is always the first Assistant Director, and would take care of the smallest details to perfection. After a couple of moments, when Tom met Michael in person, he went on to ask about the talk during the shooting incident. Citing that he knew what was happening on the set, Cera said that one of the writers was talking. Tom went on to say that he was just kidding, and Michael stated that so was he.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Micheal Cera Says Tom Cruise Called Him Out on Set for ‘Talking During a F‑‑‑ing Take,' Trolled Him While in Character as Les Grossman From ‘Tropic Thunder'
Meeting Tom Cruise is a pinch me moment for many young actors, but meeting Tom Cruise while he's in character as the foul-mouthed Hollywood agent Len Grossman from 'Tropic Thunder' is a whole different beast. Michael Cera found out the funny way when he showed up to film a pre-taped segment for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards alongside Cruise as Grossman. 'Tom Cruise did one where he was playing his character from 'Tropic Thunder,' the movie mogul guy,' Cera said on the 'Louis Theroux Podcast' (via Entertainment Weekly). 'So they were shooting all day these little clips of him and that character interacting with various people coming in and out, and I came in and I did a little moment with him on that.' More from Variety Michael Cera Says He Turned Down a Role in 'Harry Potter' Spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts': 'I Had a Big Fear' That 'I Would Get Too Famous' Tom Cruise Reunites With Brad Pitt at 'F1' Premiere; Actors Were Supposed to Race Together in a 'Ford v Ferrari' Movie That Got Axed Over Budget Zhang Ziyi, Peter Chan's 'She's Got No Name' Debuts Atop China Box Office 'Tom runs the set,' he added. 'I was really there for like five minutes, but what I observed was, he was like the first AD on the set…. I mean, he was such a leader. The first moment I had with him, I arrived, they were shooting, and I was talking to the writer. We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away. And Tom Cruise looks at me, I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' Cera came face to face with Cruise later that day, explaining: 'Then I met him and he is like, 'Talking during a fucing take.' I knew he was playing around, so I was like, 'Hey man, it wasn't me, it was the writer.' He was like, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.' And I was like, 'I'm kidding, too.'' Cruise earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as Les Grossman in 'Tropic Thunder,' Ben Stiller's Hollywood satire about the making of a Vietnam War movie gone wrong. The actor's longtime 'Mission: Impossible' collaborator Christopher McQuarrie recently said on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast that he and Cruise have been discussing a potential Les Grossman movie. 'The conversations we've had about Les Grossman are so fucking funny,' McQuarrie said. '[Cruise and I are] talking about it, we're having very serious conversations about it, and how best to do it. It ultimately comes down to what that character is.' Listen to Ceria's full interview on the 'Louis Theroux Podcast' here. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Michael Cera Says He Met Tom Cruise For the First Time When Cruise Yelled at Him in Character as Len Grossman From TROPIC THUNDER — GeekTyrant
There are plenty of stories out there about people meeting Tom Cruise for the first time. He's enigmatic, good to his fans, and intensely dedicated to his work as an actor. But it may be that intensity that has led to some of the best stories about Cruise, from the perspective of fans and co-workers alike. Michael Cera has one such story, which he recalled in an interview on the Louis Theroux Podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), where he described showing up to film a pre-taped segment for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, where Cruise was in appearance as Len Grossman, his over-the-top character from Tropic Thunder . 'Tom Cruise did one where he was playing his character from 'Tropic Thunder,' the movie mogul guy. So they were shooting all day these little clips of him and that character interacting with various people coming in and out, and I came in and I did a little moment with him on that.' He went on: 'Tom runs the set. I was really there for like five minutes, but what I observed was, he was like the first AD on the set…. I mean, he was such a leader. The first moment I had with him, I arrived, they were shooting, and I was talking to the writer. 'We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away. And Tom Cruise looks at me, I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' Cera came face to face with Cruise later that day, explaining, 'Then I met him and he is like, 'Talking during a fucking take.' I knew he was playing around, so I was like, 'Hey man, it wasn't me, it was the writer.' He was like, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.' And I was like, 'I'm kidding, too.'' What a moment to share with Tom Cruise, and a good story to have in your back pocket.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Tom Cruise Shout at Michael Cera on Sets of Tropic Thunder? Actor Recalls His ‘Surreal' Moment
Michael Cera is one of the lucky stars to have interacted with Tom Cruise and even got schooled by him. The Canadian native, who got candid on the episode of the Louis Theroux podcast, revealed that it is better to not mess with Cruise when he is shooting. While in conversation with the podcast host, Cera shared that he met with the Mission Impossible star on the sets of Tropic Thunder in 2010. The Juno star had dropped by during the filming of the movie to shoot some pre-taped scenes for the MTV Movie Awards alongside the action hero in his character as Les Grossman. Cera shared that while the Day and Knight star was shooting clips as his character with the people around, he heard Michael mumbling. Cruise immediately called him out for talking during the ongoing shoot. Michael Cera recalls Tom Cruise's strong reaction to talking during shoot Further in talks with the podcast host, Michael Cera explained how Tom Cruise reacted to him talking on the sets while the shoot was going on. He shared, 'Tom Cruise did one where he was playing his character from 'Tropic Thunder,' the movie mogul guy.' Moreover, Cera revealed that he observed Cruise to be the leader on the sets. The actor claimed that the movie star would be the first AD, and would take care of the smallest things on the set to perfection. Michael claimed that the Jerry Maguire star would run the set. He further went on to recall getting yelled at by the actor. Cera explained, I arrived, they were shooting, and I was talking to the writer. 'We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away.' The Arrested Development actor added, 'And Tom Cruise looks at me—I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' Michael Cera comes face-to-face with Tom Cruise Moments later, the actor met with Cruise in person, and trolling Cera, Tom went on to tell him, ''Talking during a f*cking take.'' Michael claimed that he was aware of the actor playing around with him so he went on to say, ''Hey man, it wasn't me; it was the writer.' He was like, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.' And I was like, 'I'm kidding, too.'' Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder While Tom Cruise is stealing hearts as Ethan Hunt in the last installment of Mission Impossible, he played yet another memorable role as Les Grossman in Tropic Thunder. The actor starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller. Moreover, Cruise, who is now a Guinness World Record holder, was nominated for Golden Globes for his role in the Stiller directorial. In the recent interview, the Mission Impossible director, Christopher McQuarrie, revealed that he and the Top Gun: Maverick star had been discussing a potential Les Grossman movie. On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the filmmaker revealed, 'The conversations we've had about Les Grossman are so fucking funny.' He continued, '[Cruise and I are] talking about it; we're having very serious conversations about it, and how best to do it. It ultimately comes down to what that character is.' Tropic Thunder is available to stream on Apple TV+.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Cera Recalls Getting Schooled By Tom Cruise During Their First Meeting
may be one of Hollywood's most unassuming stars, but even he couldn't avoid a classic moment during their very first meeting. During an appearance on "The Louis Theroux Podcast," the "Arrested Development" alum revealed that he was scolded by the "Mission: Impossible" star while working together on a sketch for the MTV Movie Awards. The project featured Tom Cruise reprising his outrageous "Tropic Thunder" character, Les Grossman, in a series of pre-taped segments. "It was surreal to work with Tom Cruise," Cera said. "It was fascinating. Tom runs the set. I was there for like five minutes, but what I observed was, he was like the first AD on the set. He was such a leader." But things got off to an unexpected start when Michael Cera chatted with a writer during filming, something Cruise didn't take lightly. "They were in the middle of a take, and I was talking to the writer, just kind of mumbling. Tom Cruise looks at me, I've never met him before, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a f-cking take?'" Cera recalled. While the comment came across as intense, Cera insists Cruise was mostly joking… kind of. "I think he was joking. But it was also like, do shut up, you know?" he laughed. "I was like, 'Hey man, it wasn't me, it was the writer.' He said, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.'" Cera, ever the good sport, chalked it up to a surreal Hollywood moment with a superstar known for his commanding on-set presence. "It's surreal to meet Tom Cruise," he added. "He was very friendly." The actor's recollection came as part of a larger conversation about Scientology, though Cera was quick to clarify that he's had no personal exposure to the belief system. "I'm sure I will be treated to some after this discussion," he joked. Theroux reassured him, saying he hadn't said anything offensive. "Oh, I'm not picking a fight," Cera laughed. In the same interview, Michael Cera also dropped a bombshell of his own, he once walked away from a potential role in the "Harry Potter" spinoff franchise "Fantastic Beasts" out of fear that it would make him too famous. "I don't even know if I was offered, I think I just declined to engage with it because I think it would be like probably a six-year commitment or something," Cera admitted. "But also, I did sort of make a conscientious choice to limit my exposure a little bit, or just try and be a little more in control of it." He explained that the tone of the films especially influenced his decision. "I had a big fear of doing things that I would get too famous," he said, noting that children's movies especially posed that risk. The "Fantastic Beasts" films, prequels to the "Harry Potter" saga, follow magical creature expert Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) as he's drawn into a battle against dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. Though author J.K. Rowling initially envisioned five installments, the future of the franchise remains unclear. These days, however, Michael Cera is more open to the idea of joining a big franchise. "I think I've outgrown that particular feeling," he said. "But if a franchise came along now and seemed interesting, I don't think on the grounds of it being a franchise I would storm out of the office or anything." Following Michael Cera's retelling, fans took to social media to share their thoughts, and, unsurprisingly, opinions were mixed. "I've heard nothing but good things about Tom Cruise. Have a few friends that met him and they said he was so nice and kind. Sad that he's in a cult," one user wrote. Another wasn't quite so charitable toward Cera, "Cera is a triple Z-list no-talent actor at best." Meanwhile, some defended Cruise's reaction, noting the moment may have fit his character: "Yelling at Cera while playing the obnoxious Les Grossman sounds on point." Still, others aimed at Cruise's polarizing reputation, "Probably the single most dislikable person on the planet... and it's not even close," one commenter wrote. Another added, "Michael, you will find cult members are like that. It is the delusion they carry." Though the moment with Cruise was brief, it clearly left a lasting impression on the "Superbad" star, along with a pretty great Hollywood story to tell.
