Tom Cruise’s ability to improve with age is evident in the opinions of his peers. Beau Bridges, known for his role alongside Cruise in ‘Jerry Maguire,’ spoke highly of the actor during a recent event. Bridges praised Cruise, stating, ‘He’s a wonderful actor and just gets better with age.’ Cruise’s persistent involvement in daring stunts over the years contributes to this admiration.

Earlier this year, Ethan Hawke expressed his feelings towards Cruise’s impact on Hollywood. He claims that Cruise’s high-risk stunt work has altered audience and studio expectations. Hawke mentioned to Variety that Cruise has changed what is expected from actors, causing him some frustration over the years.

Cruise is a staple in action films, performing dangerous stunts in franchises like ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘Top Gun,’ and ‘Jack Reacher.’ Despite never appearing in superhero films, Cruise has solidified his status as an action movie icon.

Cruise nearly sustained a serious injury last year while performing a stunt for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.’

Tom Cruise attempted a back-breaking stunt during the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Director Christopher McQuarrie and Cruise described the dangerous sequence involving a biplane battle as one of the film’s most harrowing moments. Cruise, in character as Ethan Hunt, leaped from one plane onto another, barely hanging onto the wing.

‘Oh, this almost broke my back,’ Cruise recalled. ‘You’re talking about a lot of pain here,’ McQuarrie added, explaining how the scene led to swollen joints and severe pain for Cruise.

McQuarrie noted the intense physical toll on Cruise’s hands during filming. Cruise’s character endured a hard impact during a crash with the aircraft. Reflecting on the pain, Cruise admitted, ‘Oh, that was brutal.’

Despite these challenges, Cruise continues to advance in stunts, showcasing his dedication to the craft in each performance. His willingness to push boundaries leaves a lasting impression on both audiences and fellow actors.