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Cruise Crashed First Day Driving for 'Days of Thunder'
23 May
Summary
- Tom Cruise crashed his car on his first day of NASCAR driving.
- Cary Elwes performed dangerous stunts on director's command.
- Nicole Kidman reflected on her natural curly hair from the film.
In a recent interview, Cary Elwes revealed his experience filming 'Days of Thunder,' recalling Tom Cruise's memorable first day behind the wheel. Cruise famously crashed his car, with Elwes noting his last words before impact were 'Hello, wall.' Elwes expressed his admiration for Cruise, describing him as a terrific, professional, and supportive co-star.
Elwes also shared the intense and unusual direction he received from director Tony Scott for the film. Scott instructed Elwes to steer with his knees while flipping cameras on and off, a task Elwes initially found 'nuts' but ultimately completed, describing the experience as great fun.
The 1990 racing film 'Days of Thunder' also starred Nicole Kidman, who recently spoke about her natural curly hair during the production. She mentioned the humid conditions in Daytona Beach, Florida, contributed to her wild hair, encouraging others to embrace their curls.
