“Tom Cruise aims for a sequel to the unexpected film 34 years later”

After the immense success of new parts of the Top Gun And Mission: Impossible Tom Cruise has developed many franchises over the past few years and may be filming another big sequel soon. The news comes 34 years after the film's original release in theaters.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed this Cruise is in talks with Paramount about a possible role in a sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder. The film was a modest box office success upon its release, grossing $157 million against a $60 million budget, and with Cruise bigger than ever, it's not hard to see why Paramount is making another classic film would like to revisit with the legendary actor. Top Gun: Maverick was incredibly successful for the studio upon its release in 2022, garnering critical acclaim and grossing more than $1.4 billion.

Days of Thunder The film was directed by Tony Scott and written by Robert Towne. It told the story of rival racers who form an unlikely friendship after both are seriously injured while competing. The film also starred Michael Rooker, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid and Cary Elwes.

Notably, Paramount has also considered a reboot Days of Thunder in the past, but as a television series. Cruise reportedly rejected the idea personally. For the planned sequel, Cruise's commitment is not yet official, as one of the key factors is a submitted script that the actor will be happy with; There are no authors on board yet. The other big hurdle to obtaining Days of Thunder 2 goes into production, there will still be time in Cruise's busy schedule. He has several more big-budget films in development, including a third Top Gun Film with Paramount.

An unnamed studio insider is quoted as saying about the situation: “He’s talking.” [to Paramount] around Top Gun And Days of Thunder. It will be what emerges first in the script. It depends on the idea and ultimately the script… I don't think a [Days of Thunder sequel] is a terrible idea. Maybe you could have said that again Top Gun was a terrible idea. I wouldn’t discount it.”

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Days of Thunder is currently streaming for free on Pluto TV.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

A young, talented stock car driver gets the chance to compete at the highest level.

director

Tony Scott

Release date

June 27, 1990

Pour

Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Michael Rooker, Fred Thompson, John C. Reilly

writer

Robert Towne, Tom Cruise

Duration

117 minutes

Main genre

sport

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