Tom Cruise has addressed his long-standing reputation for intensity, acknowledging that he works hard, expects a lot from those around him and is open about his approach to filmmaking. The 64-year-old actor discussed his approach to filmmaking during a rare, in-depth interview with GQ, describing his high expectations, his preparation for projects and the responsibility he feels towards the people involved.
Cruise explained that his expectations are not something he hides from people joining one of his productions. He acknowledged that the 'rumours are true' when it comes to his reputation for being intense, adding that he expects a lot from the people he works with.