Demands Mammoth Salary for Upcoming Film: Tom Cruise Aims for New Remuneration Record
Top Gun 3 on Hold: Tom Cruise's Colossal Salary Demand
turnoiltimes here! Bet you didn't expect to read about ol' Maverick’s bank-breaking demands, did ya?
Tom Cruise, everyone's favorite cocky pilot, is reportedly asking for a jaw-dropping $35 million to $40 million to fly back into the danger zone for Top Gun 3. That's right, folks, he wants a chunk of change that would make even Wall Street bankers gasp.
According to the loose-lipped folks at Radar Online, Cruise's hefty salary demand is causing a bit of a headache for the studio. They're currently working on a script, but they're saving the juicy details to discuss with the actor later this year.
But don't worry, the studio's not ready to throw in the towel just yet. They're eager to sign Cruise before fall and get this baby in the air, provided they can reach an agreement on the money.
"The current status of the third Top Gun movie is that they are working on the script at the studio level," an insider shared. "When it's ready for Tom's thoughts and input, it will be presented to him, and hopefully he will agree to make the movie and put it on his schedule."
But here's the kicker: Cruise might just have the clout to tank the entire franchise if he doesn't get his way. His demanding salary could potentially hike the production costs to such an extent that the studio might struggle to recover their investment.
"If he does not agree to a lower salary, it might ‘tank the whole franchise,’ as he has big enough clout in Hollywood to make that happen,” the source continued. "It's going to be a different deal structure for the third film, as Tom gave Paramount a discount on his salary for the last movie, but he made a killing on his profit participation because the movie was bigger than anybody imagined."
So, what does this mean for us, the fans? Well, if all goes according to plan, we could be swinging back into our seats in spring 2026 for a spectacular release in May 2027. Fingers crossed, Maverick!
Movies-and-TV enthusiasts might face a wait, as the high salary demands of actor Tom Cruise could impact the production of Top Gun 3. If a compromise isn't reached on Cruise's pay, it could potentially affect the future of this beloved franchise, affecting entertainment and the celebrity's public image.
