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Tom Cruise Visits NCIS Set, Shares Stunt Tips
20 Mar
Summary
- Tom Cruise offered stunt advice to NCIS: Origins actors.
- Actor Austin Stowell shared details of his meeting with Cruise.
- Cruise's visit occurred in October, but reasons remain unclear.
Tom Cruise, renowned for his dedication to performing his own stunts, recently visited the set of the upcoming series NCIS: Origins. At 62, the Hollywood star reportedly offered advice to the cast regarding action sequences and maintaining physical health while aging. Actor Austin Stowell, who stars as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, shared details of his interaction with Cruise during an interview.
Stowell, already experienced in action roles, noted Cruise's impressiveness and the subsequent discussion about physical preparedness. While the specific reason for Cruise's October visit to the NCIS: Origins set remains undisclosed, his established industry relationships offer context for his presence. Some cast members, like Mariel Molino, unfortunately missed the opportunity to meet the actor as they were resting during his visit.
Showrunner David J. North also noted the inspiration for the bar Daly's from Top Gun, a film associated with Cruise. With NCIS: Origins confirmed for a third season, there's potential for future interactions. The series continues to air new episodes of its second season on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
