Cruise Scraps Space Movie Rather Than Ask Trump for Help
The Mission: Impossible star's ambitious plan to shoot scenes in orbit hits a roadblock when he refuses to seek presidential approval for the groundbreaking project.
Hollywood's most daredevil actor has apparently met his match – and it's not a death-defying stunt. Tom Cruise has reportedly abandoned his ambitious plans to shoot a movie in outer space because he won't ask President Donald Trump for the necessary government approval.
Mission Grounded
The action star had been working with director Doug Liman on what would have been a revolutionary film project, literally taking moviemaking to new heights. The plan involved actually traveling to space to capture authentic footage, pushing the boundaries of cinema in typical Cruise fashion.
However, sources reveal that the project has stalled indefinitely. The reason? Cruise apparently draws the line at requesting favors from the current administration, even for what could be a historic cinematic achievement.
Space Dreams Deferred
This isn't the first time Cruise has explored the possibility of filming beyond Earth's atmosphere. The actor, known for performing his own stunts in franchises like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, has long been interested in taking his commitment to authenticity to the ultimate extreme.
The collaboration with Liman, who previously directed Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow, seemed like the perfect partnership for such an ambitious undertaking. Both filmmaker and star have shown willingness to push creative boundaries and tackle seemingly impossible projects.
For now, it appears that even Tom Cruise has found a mission he considers truly impossible – swallowing his pride to make a presidential request. Whether this space-bound project will ever see the light of day remains uncertain, leaving fans wondering what other earthbound adventures the actor will pursue instead.