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Tom Cruise agreed to join Olympics closing ceremony for free on one condition… Read more
Tom Cruise made a surprising offer to perform at the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony for free, but with one condition: he had to do everything himself. This meant no stunt doubles or shortcuts – Cruise wanted to be fully involved in the performance.
The idea to involve Cruise came from producer Ben Winston, who was tasked with creating an unforgettable 15-minute live TV show. Winston thought Cruise was the perfect person for the job, and he pitched the idea to the actor over Zoom.
Initially, the team thought they would only get Cruise for a short time and use a stunt double for the rest of the performance.
However, Cruise surprised them by agreeing to do everything himself. He refused to use a stunt double and wanted to perform every aspect of the segment.
This included jumping from the top of the stadium, greeting fans, riding a motorcycle, and even skydiving over the Hollywood sign.
Despite initial doubts from the team, Cruise proved to be fully committed to the performance. He became more involved and engaged every step of the way, rehearsing and filming for hours to get everything just right. His dedication paid off, as the final performance was truly unforgettable.
The segment ended with Cruise skydiving over the Hollywood sign and creating two Olympic rings, a moment that will be remembered for years to come. Thanks to Cruise’s willingness to take on the challenge and do everything himself, the Olympics closing ceremony was truly unforgettable.