Tom Cruise loves to do his own stunts. Even when his face isn’t on camera, the 54-year-old actor prefers to be in on the action because he wants everything to be completely authentic. This has always been the staple of Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise, as the actor gradually increased the number of stunts he performed in each film, culminating in him doing all of his own stunts in the most recent installment, Rogue Nation. That included the incredible opening shot of Cruise hanging from the side of an Airbus. That was all him, and people were obviously very nervous that the face of the franchise might get hurt.
Tom Cruise Pulled Off an ‘Outrageous’ Pilot Stunt for ‘American Made’
Key Takeaways:
- Tom Cruise is known for his commitment to authenticity by performing his own stunts, a practice he has consistently escalated throughout his *Mission: Impossible* franchise.
- His dedication culminated in him performing all his stunts in *Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation*, notably hanging from the side of an Airbus, which caused concern for his safety.
- Cruise continues this trend in his latest film, *American Made*, where his devotion to the story led to what director Doug Liman described as a "hair-raising" stunt.
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