Key Takeaways:
– ‘Mission Impossible’ star Tom Cruise to perform a daring stunt as part of the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics.
– The actor was seen filming a segment of the stunt in Los Angeles back in March.
– Cruise’s stunt for the upcoming ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ involved hanging onto a plane mid-flight.
Tom Cruise, known for his daring tactics in the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise, is all set to bring his skills to a live event. According to reports, Cruise will perform a death-defying stunt during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The news has left fans astounded and anxious to witness the event. The daring actor, 62, has a history of performing high-risk stunts. In his upcoming film, ‘Mission: Impossible 8’, he was spotted executing a nail-biting plane stunt.
Tom Cruise To Dazzle Paris Olympics With Stunt Performance
The Paris Olympics closing ceremony will receive an adrenaline boost courtesy of Tom Cruise. He is set to hand over the Olympics flag to Los Angeles for the 2028 edition but plans to do so in a gravity-defying way. TMZ reports that the plan entails Cruise rappelling from the top of Stade de France, landing on the field, and flying the flag to Los Angeles. Upon reaching the destination, he will skydive down to the Hollywood sign, a portion of the stunt reportedly already recorded.
Fans Amazed by Cruise’s Daring Feats
The Sun reported earlier that fans spotted Cruise filming at the iconic Hollywood sign in March. After this pre-recorded series of stunts, Cruise will pass the flag to other Olympians to kickstart the 2028 Summer Olympics. The news left fans of the actor awestruck and many took to social media to express their astonishment at Cruise’s ability and audacity to undertake such stunts at his age.
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Reports indicate that logistics for the stunt in France are still being worked out. Should complications arise, Cruise might have to use a stunt double for the closing ceremony on August 11th. Interestingly, this audacious plan came from Cruise himself, further endorsing his reputation as an unrivaled daredevil in Hollywood.
Recent High-Risk Stunts by Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise maintains his daredevil status with some dangerous stunts for ‘Mission: Impossible 8’. Daily mail released photos in which he was hanging off a plane as it flew upside-down. Another stunt had him jumping off a cliff on a bike during the filming of ‘Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning’.
During an interview with ET, Cruise reassured fans that he takes adequate safety measures for all his stunts. He also disclosed that he wanted to get the MI 7 scene done quickly to focus on the rest of the film’s shooting. Thus, fans are excitedly waiting to witness Cruise’s daring exhibition at the Paris Olympics.
All ‘Mission: Impossible’ films are available for streaming on Paramount+.
