Tom Cruise is determined to film a movie in space, driven by his fascination with extraterrestrial life forms.
A source recently shared with In Touch, “Tom has always been absolutely obsessed with extraterrestrial life forms,” which is fueling his desire to launch a movie set in space.
“He’s so determined to get his space movie off the ground,” added the insider. The Top Gun star, known for his thrill-seeking attitude, “can’t wait to go up and float around among the stars.”
This ambitious project isn’t just a passing whim. Director Doug Liman, who worked with Cruise on Edge of Tomorrow, is already onboard. He described the actor’s dream as “both a dream and a plan,” highlighting the seriousness behind Cruise’s space movie vision.
NASA has also expressed interest in collaborating with Cruise on this groundbreaking endeavor. Back in 2020, NASA director Jim Bridenstine tweeted, “We’re excited to work with Tom Cruise on a film aboard the Space_Station! Popular media plays a key role in inspiring a new generation of engineers and scientists.”
However, updates on the space project have been scarce. Speaking to Variety in July 2023, Cruise acknowledged that “we’ve been working on it diligently,” but didn’t provide further details.
Tom Cruise is known for pushing boundaries in his film work, always seeking the next big adventure. His most recent stunt involved rappelling into the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
According to sources, Tom Cruise even argued with producers about the visibility of his safety rope during the stunt, believing it wasn’t dramatic enough.
“Tom knows the risks involved and he doesn’t care,” said an insider. “He truly believes he is larger than life.” Cruise’s passion for filmmaking and adventure remains unwavering as he continues to push the limits of what’s possible in cinema.
Tom Cruise’s passion for adventure and filmmaking shows no signs of slowing down. Whether it’s rappelling into Olympic stadiums or dreaming of filming among the stars, he continues to push the boundaries of cinema.
As he relentlessly pursues his vision of a space movie, it’s clear that Tom Cruise is determined to make his larger-than-life ambitions a reality, both on Earth and beyond.
