Tom Cruise is considering a return to movie musicals after over a decade since his appearance in Rock of Ages. The Oscar-nominated actor shared his interest in tackling musicals, dramas, and action adventures during an event in London where he will also receive an honorary BFI Fellowship. Cruise is gearing up for the world premiere of Mission: Impossible 8 at the Cannes Film Festival but expressed his openness to serenading audiences again given the opportunity.
During a conversation with television presenter Edith Bowman in London, Cruise mentioned that musicals are among the genres he hopes to explore in his career. He reflected on his past experience in Rock of Ages where he played rock musician Stacee Jaxx and performed iconic rock ballads. Director Adam Shankman praised Cruise’s dedication to the role, highlighting his impressive voice and commitment to training extensively for the part.
Cruise emphasized the parallels between singing and acting, noting that both are about storytelling. With his newfound appreciation for musical performances, Cruise is ready to take on new challenges and explore different genres in his future projects.
