Tom Cruise appeared as one of the special guests on Friday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The 60-year-old actor, “whose Ray-Bans and body oil saved the movie business,” according to Kimmel, used his time on the show to promote the production of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
At one point, the A-lister admitted to seeing his own movies at the theater, telling Kimmel, “I’m going to the premiere this weekend. I love watching made-for-big-screen movies on the big screen.’
The actor, who recently made a personal trip to London, also spoke about his work on Top Gun: Maverick, as well as their meeting. with former co-star Val Kilmer, who appeared in the sequel.
When discussing his old friend agreeing to play a pivotal role in the film, he said their on-screen reunion was “quite emotional.”
Man of the Hour: Tom Cruise appeared as one of the special guests on Friday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
He also talked about his love for stunts. When Kimmel commented on how Cruise regularly risked his life to perform death-defying stunts, the actor quipped, “Well, I got in a car in this weather.”
The artist, who wore a navy suit during his appearance, spoke about his time working on the next installment in the Mission: Impossible series, which he recently began filming.
When asked about the idea of watching the film through a streaming service, he expressed that “the film is made for the screen… we made it for the cinema, for me, for my friends, for the whole team.” .
Cruise later commented that his goal as an actor was to appear in films that were likely to please moviegoers.
‘When they really enjoy it, that’s what I want. I make my films for the public, for all of you. So it’s a pleasure. ‘I just want to entertain you,’ she said.
Cruise went on to talk about his affinity for performing his own stunts, with the producer stating that he wanted to push his limits as an actor.
“I just try to do everything I can, I use all the tools I have to entertain the audience,” he said.
The actor added that he had been testing the limits of safety since he was a child, stating: “I’ve been doing it all my life… it was just normal to me.”
The Eyes Wide Shut star also commented that his mother had supported him in taking risks in pursuit of pulling off a stunt during his youth.
High praise: The 60-year-old actor, ‘whose Ray-Bans and body oil saved the movie business,’ according to Kimmel, used his time on the show to promote production of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Movie night: At one point, the famous actor admitted to seeing his own movies at the theater, telling Kimmel, “I’m opening this weekend. I love watching made-for-screen movies on the big screen’
Let’s be honest: The topic of conversation then shifted to the actor’s role in Top Gun: Maverick, and he discussed reuniting with his former co-star Val Kilmer, who appeared in the sequel.
Emotional: When discussing his old friend agreeing to play a pivotal role in the film, he expressed that their on-screen reunion was “quite emotional”; In the photo in a frame of the film.
‘You know, she never stopped me from doing anything. She was very encouraging,’ she stated.
Afterwards, Kimmel asked Cruise about several stunts he would consider attempting, the most dangerous of which was apparently scissor running.
Undeterred, the Academy Award-nominated artist said: “We’ve all done that.”
The actor concluded his stint on the show by wishing the show’s host luck with the upcoming Academy Awards presentation, to which the latter said, “If it goes wrong, you can shoot me with a cannon.”
Cruise was seen arriving at the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio in Hollywood on Friday afternoon.
The artist braved the downpour that affected much of the Los Angeles metropolitan area while carrying an umbrella before heading towards the filming area for the show.
The Top Gun: Maverick star, who recently ended his longstanding feud with Steven Spielberg, will be honored at the upcoming Producers Guild Awards ceremony.
Cruise kept it relatively casual in a blue button-down shirt, dark jeans and leather boots during his arrival.
Going the Distance: Cruise went on to discuss his affinity for performing his own stunts, with the producer stating that he wanted to push his limits as an actor.
Not a big deal: The actor wrapped up his time on the show by wishing the show’s host luck with the upcoming Academy Awards presentation, to which the latter claimed “if it goes wrong, you can shoot me with a cannon.”
The actor will be joined by Camila Morrone, who appeared in the recently released Daisy Jones & The Six, on the show.
According Deadlinethe star of the Mission: Impossible franchise will receive the David O. Selznick Achievement Award at the PGA Awards.
The distinction is given to various individuals in recognition of their work in the motion picture industry.
Past honorees include Brad Pitt, Clint Eastwood, and Roger Corman, among many others.
It was announced that the actor would be honored by the Producers Guild of America last December.
At the time, Producers Guild presidents Donald De Line and Stephanie Allain issued a statement via the hollywood reporter where they explained the reason for the decision to honor the actor during the awards ceremony.
‘Tom Cruise has developed a production talent to match his extraordinary talent as an actor. Tom approaches production with the same meticulous attention to detail that he brings to all of his professional endeavors,” they said.
They added: “His commitment to telling bold, cinematic and entertaining stories has elevated the global theater experience and resulted in some of the most popular films ever.”
Appearing: Cruise was spotted arriving at Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio in hollywood friday afternoon
Man Of The Hour: Top Gun: Maverick Star To Be Honored At Upcoming Producers Guild Awards Ceremony
The annual ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at the Beverly Hilton.
Cruise served as a producer on Top Gun: Maverick, which was released last May.
The film followed the original Top Gun feature, which was previously released in 1986.
The feature film, in which the actor reprized his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, also starred the likes of Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Val Kilmer.
Top Gun: Maverick was released to the public on May 27 of last year and was an immediate hit with critics.
The film also grossed nearly $1.5 billion from audiences, according to Mojo Box Officemaking it the second highest-grossing film of last year.
Hard at work: Cruise served as a producer on Top Gun: Maverick, which was released last May.
Massive hit: The film also grossed nearly $1.5 billion from audiences, according to Box Office Mojo, making it the second-highest-grossing film of the past year.