Tom Cruise Turns Out to Be a Big Fan of Michael B. Jordan, Not Hesitant to Give Various Positive Praise

Kapanlagi.com - Legendary actor Tom Cruise emphasized that he does not want to be the 'last movie star' in today's Hollywood era. Even though he has starred in various highly rated films, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING in New York, Cruise stated that there are still many young actors who are very talented and deserve the big stage. He mentioned Michael B.Jordan as one example.

Cruise even admitted to being a huge fan of Michael B.Jordan and his hugely successful film, SINNERS, directed by Ryan Coogler. The film has grossed $240 million at the domestic box office. Cruise not only praised it but also showed real support by watching the film in theaters and publicly posting a photo of it.

Not stopping there, Cruise also expressed his admiration in an interview with People. He described Jordan as a highly dedicated actor to his work. Cruise admitted to being happy to see young actors and filmmakers grow, and he always keeps the door open for collaboration and support. He even teased plans to someday work together on a film with Jordan.

1. Cruise's Support for the New Generation of Actors

On various occasions, Tom Cruise has shown active support for young actors and filmmakers. He emphasizes that the success of cinema does not solely depend on one big name, but on the hard work of many people who have high spirit and dedication. Cruise feels inspired seeing young actors achieving success and making waves in the film industry.

Cruise also mentioned that this summer will be an exciting season for the film world, with many big releases like JOHN WICK starring Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas, as well as F1 starring Brad Pitt. For him, the more young stars shine, the better the future of the film industry.

2. Michael B. Jordan's Reaction and Potential Collaboration

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Michael B. Jordan warmly welcomed praise from Tom Cruise. After Cruise posted support for SINNERS, Jordan responded with gratitude on social media. This interaction quickly became a public highlight as it showcased mutual respect between two actors from different generations.

With Cruise having previously said, "We will make a movie together," speculation arose that there could be a collaborative project between the two in the future. If it happens, this could become one of the biggest collaborations in Hollywood, bringing together screen icons across generations.

3. Tom Cruise and Michael B. Jordan Share a Warm Moment on the Red Carpet

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At the premiere of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING in London, Tom Cruise and Michael B. Jordan showed their closeness by sharing warm hugs on the red carpet. Jordan, who attended as a surprise guest, expressed his excitement to see the film in IMAX. This moment highlighted the mutual respect between two actors from different generations.

Jordan's presence at the event was a response to Cruise's support for the film SINNERS, where Cruise had previously praised the film and encouraged audiences to watch it in theaters. This interaction reinforced speculation about the possibility of collaboration between the two in the future.

4. The Debate About the 'Last Movie Star' Continues

Cruise's statement comes amid the debate over who the 'last movie star' in Hollywood truly is. Previously, actor Sean Penn mentioned that the generation of movie stars ended around the era of Jennifer Lawrence. Nevertheless, Penn still praised Cruise highly for his dedication and skills behind the scenes.

According to Penn, Tom Cruise is not only a great actor but also a highly competent technical figure, even calling him the 'best stuntman in the film world'. This view reinforces Cruise's position as a central figure in the success of many blockbuster films he stars in.

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