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Can Tom Cruise, who has spent the last decade dominating the box office with explosive hits like theMission: Impossibleseries andTop Gun: Maverick,finally snag that elusive Oscar? The odds are looking better than ever, thanks to a new film venture under the acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu—the genius who steered Leonardo DiCaprio to his first ‘Best Actor’ Oscar forThe Revenantafter five previous nominations.
Recent reports suggest that the cast for Iñárritu’s next cinematic escapade reads like a who’s who of Hollywood talent, including Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
The screenplay, a brainchild of Iñárritu along with Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris, and Nicolas Giacobone, tells the tale of a man with untold power who’s caused a colossal mess but must convince humanity that he’s their knight in shining armor.
Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, & More Join Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s New Film
Tom Cruise isteaming upwith the maestro of cinematic magic,Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the Oscar-winning director behindBirdmanandThe Revenant. This dynamic duo is cooking up a film that’s already stirring up quite the buzz.
Deadlinehas spilled the beans that this untitled film revolves around
The most powerful man in the world, who embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.
Since February 2024, Cruise has been on board not just as the star but also as a producer, adding a personal touch to the project.
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And now, the plot thickens with the announcement of six additional stars joining the cast: Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, John Goodman, and Michael Stuhlbarg. While their roles are still under wraps, their inclusion is like adding sprinkles to an already irresistible sundae.
Cruise is stepping out of his franchise comfort zone—Mission: ImpossibleandTop Gun:Maverick—and into a new world of auteur-driven cinema. This new film marks his first non-franchise flick since 2017’sAmerican Made, and it’s shaping up to be a career-defining moment.
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With Iñárritu’s track record—Oscar gold forBirdman(Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay) andThe Revenant(Best Director)—Cruise might just be on the cusp of a golden Oscar breakthrough.
Tom Cruise’s Oscar Drought Might Finally End with Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Magic Touch
Tom Cruiseisstill waitingfor that Oscar statuette, and his track record proves he’s been knocking on Hollywood’s door for decades. The actor’s first brush with Academy glory came in 1990 with his nomination for Best Actor inBorn on the Fourth of July.
Fast forward to 1997, and he was in the running again for the same category withJerry Maguire.In 2000, he shifted gears to Best Supporting Actor for his role inMagnolia. Most recently, Cruise’s name popped up in the 2023 nominations as a producer forTop Gun: Maverick, which was up for Best Picture.
Every time Cruise has swung for the Oscars, he’s faced tough competition: Daniel Day-Lewis inMy Left Foot, Geoffrey Rush inShine, and Kevin Spacey inAmerican Beauty,to name a few. Plus, let’s face it—action movies and franchise flicks don’t often get a nod in the main acting categories.
But now, Cruise is charting a new course by starring in a film written and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. With a departure from franchise fare and big-budget action, this could be the role that finally makes the actor a household name in the Oscars circle.
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Whether Cruise will snag that elusive Oscar is anyone’s guess right now—there are just too many variables in play. But here’s a fun tidbit to chew on: it was Iñárritu’sThe Revenantthat finally helpedLeonardo DiCapriocross the finish line and grab his Best Actor trophy. So, if anyone can turn Cruise’s Oscar dreams into a reality, it’s this director with the Midas touch!
The Revenantis currently streaming on Max.
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