At 61 and still experimenting with newer concepts, Tom Cruise is definitely an icon of the industry, and his recent self-discovery venture shows why he is the icon.
Previously, when Cruise made a deal with WB, it was predicted that he would be engaging more in action films. “Edge Of Tomorrow 2” is already under the limelight, with WB planning to execute it. But during recent talks, Tom Cruise showed a different side of himself.
Cruise will also be associating with Tarantino’s “The Film Critic,” but Cruise plans to be a part of auteur films.
Though Cruise is practically synonymous with action stardom, he wants more than that. Cruise expressed that he wants to work in art films and auteur-driven films, and he showcased a desire to work with Paul Thomas Anderson.
For instance, Cruise managed to get an Oscar nomination last time in 1999, and in several decades, despite his action gauntlet, he hasn’t managed to grab another nomination. Talking about his last nomination, it came with Anderson’s “Magnolia.”
Talking about trying something new, in the quest to secure Quentin Tarantino’s next project, Tom Cruise could benefit from the marriage of commercial success and critical acclaim.
While Sony has an advantage due to their past collaboration, Warner Bros. is also in contention. Warner’s recent pattern of high-budget deals, driven by CEO David Zaslav’s directive to attract A-list talent, aligns with Tarantino’s potential alliance with Cruise.
During his early stages, Cruise managed to experiment more, but then took a very hard shift. Now, as he is trying to enter the world of art once again, it is definitely a joyous moment for the fans.