Tom Cruise Shatters Guinness World Record with Unbelievable Aerial Antics
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Tom Cruise sets new record in Guinness World Records through extravagant stunt - Tom Cruise sets new record in Guinness Book with remarkable stunt feat.
Hollywood god Tom Cruise stole the limelight once again, shattering the record books with a death-defying stunt in his latest masterpiece, "Mission: Impossible - The Last Stand". The 62-year-old action movie legend now officially holds the "most burning parachute jumps by an individual" title, as announced by Guinness World Records on the X platform.
In an unprecedented 16 attempts for a breathtaking action sequence, Cruise hurled himself out of a whirring chopper, ignited his flame-engulfed parachute and gracefully landed on terra firma with a trusty reserve ’chute each time.
Cruise Parachuting from Helicopter (16 Times with Fire!)
Cruise took his devoted fans behind the scenes, sharing a gripping video from the set on X, where he conversed with the crew about the heart-stopping stunt and reassured them that they were "playing it safe". The video then whizzes viewers through 16 hair-raising ablaze jumps.
"Tom doesn't merely portray action heroes; he is an action hero!" enthused Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records, in a statement. Praising Cruise's courage, Glenday lauded the actor’s "unwavering bravery" and bestowed the coveted world record title on Cruise.
The Final 'Mission: Impossible'?
Since bursting onto the scene in 1996 as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the "Mission: Impossible" film series, Cruise has been smashing boundaries and challenging the laws of physics. Witness him weaving a motorcycle against Parisian traffic, clinging to a flying airplane, and even scaling the colossal Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai.
The latest production from director Christopher McQuarrie, a sequel to "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning" (2023), was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. This breathtaking conclusion to the nearly 30-year spy saga is said to be Cruise's final ride as Ethan Hunt.
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- In the thrilling conclusion of the "Mission: Impossible" series, Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt once again pushes the limits with a dangerous stunt, this time breaking the record for the most burning parachute jumps while filming a scene from a helicopter in Hollywood.
- This daring stunt, which has been recognized by Guinness World Records, further solidifies Tom Cruise's status as an action hero and demonstrates his continued commitment to delivering nail-biting entertainment through movies and TV.
