Tom Cruise recounts past collaboration with Nicole Kidman, labeling it as intriguing
Tom Cruise Embraces Nostalgia, Praises Ex-Wife Nicole Kidman's Performance in 'Eyes Wide Shut'
In a candid interview with Sight and Sound magazine, movie icon Tom Cruise reflects on his past projects, including his collaboration with his former wife, Nicole Kidman, in the iconic 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut.
When asked about potential future collaborations within the industry, Cruise kept his responses honest and open, albeit with a touch of retrospect. However, this discussion sparked intrigue, especially when he broached past ventures.
A journey down memory lane led Cruise to recount a conversation with the legendary Martin Scorsese. Back in the day, he shared, they met to discuss a film role, which Cruise had to read the script for only the day before.
Cruise reminisced, "I landed in his backyard, right in his living room, and we spent the day talking about the script. I knew all of his films. I remember suggesting Nicole play a role in the movie, given her exceptional talent as an actress."
Cruise went on to praise the film's intriguing narrative, deeming it a compelling exploration of themes that resonated strongly.
On the professional front, the charismatic entertainer is getting ready to receive the prestigious BFI Fellowship, joining an elite group of influential celebrities, including Akira Kurosawa, Robert Altman, Cate Blanchett, Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Caine.
Despite previous speculation revolving around a potential collaboration between Cruise, Kidman, and Scorsese, no details have surfaced thus far. If such a project were to materialize, it would undoubtedly generate much excitement in the film community given the trio's illustrious careers.
- Tom Cruise recalled a conversation with Martin Scorsese during his early days, where he suggested Nicole Kidman for a role in a potential film.
- The script for the undisclosed movie was read by Cruise only a day before his meeting with Scorsese at his residence.
- Cruise, who is well acquainted with Scorsese's films, believed that the movie, if produced, would offer an engaging exploration of compelling themes similar to those found in the world of movies-and-tv entertainment genre.
- In an interview, Cruise spoke about his past collaborations, including his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, in the movie 'Eyes Wide Shut', directed by the legendary filmmaker, Stanley Kubrick.
- Nicole Kidman's performance in 'Eyes Wide Shut' was praised by Cruise in the interview, reflecting on the true impact the movie had on the world of entertainment.
