The ultra-violent flop that landed Christopher McQuarrie in director jail: “Fox told me to get fucked” This led to a decade-plus in the wilderness. Michael Gordon Jul 30, 2025
The closest Tom Cruise ever came to starring in a TV series: “I knew it was terrible” A formative experience. Emily Ruuskanen Jul 25, 2025
When Tom Cruise almost played a squirrel in a Welsh short film: “We very nearly got him” No stunts required. Scott Campbell Jul 17, 2025
Every ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ rumour you shouldn’t believe: “His greatest contribution” A masterpiece. Aimee Ferrier Jul 16, 2025
The actor Tom Cruise called a complete “craftsman” and the scene he dominated with a flicker of his eye An icon and a co-star. Jack Whatley Jul 14, 2025
The director Tom Cruise never wanted to work with again: “Didn’t know how to make movies” Harsh words. Scott Campbell Jul 11, 2025
Why did the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ formula not work as well for ‘F1’? It just didn’t measure up. Michael Gordon Jul 11, 2025
The role Salma Hayek refused to play for almost a decade: “I thought she was an awful human being” She declined until she couldn’t. Tim Bradley Jul 3, 2025
How one movie became Tom Cruise’s ultimate white whale: “It’s still a dream and a plan” Will it ever happen? Scott Campbell Jul 3, 2025
Why Tom Hanks turned down a role written specifically for him: “It’s kind of embarrassing” A missed shot. Emily Ruuskanen Jul 3, 2025