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Actors Raise Bar for Stunts: Thanks to Tom Cruise?
12 Jun
Summary
- Beau Bridges praises Tom Cruise's enduring performance quality.
- Ethan Hawke notes Cruise's influence on actor stunt expectations.
- Cruise continues performing his own stunts in major films.
Beau Bridges has commended Tom Cruise for his sustained career and commitment to performing his own stunts. Bridges, who previously worked with Cruise on "Jerry Maguire," stated that the actor "gets better with age." His remarks come as the industry continues to discuss the trend of actors undertaking their own dangerous sequences.
Reflecting on Cruise's impact, Ethan Hawke mentioned at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival that Cruise has altered performance standards. Hawke observed that some actors now feel a diminished sense of accomplishment if they delegate stunt work to professionals.
Cruise has built a reputation for executing his own stunts in blockbuster series such as "Mission: Impossible," "Top Gun," and "Jack Reacher." He has not yet joined the Marvel or DC cinematic universes but is confirmed to appear in the upcoming "Top Gun 3."
