Recent reports have unveiled Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise's intention to collaborate with more auteurs, aiming to replicate the Oscar-worthy success of his earlier career. Cruise seems to have found the perfect match in acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, known for his work on Birdman and The Revenant. According to Deadline, Cruise is set to star in Iñárritu's mysterious new project.
Sources indicate that Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment are in talks for an untitled Alejandro G. Iñárritu film, with Tom Cruise in the lead role. The project, to be both produced and directed by Iñárritu, is based on a script co-written by the director alongside Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris, and Nicolas Giacobone, his collaborators from Birdman.
Details about the project remain scarce, as it is being kept under tight wraps. However, it is known to be an original concept conceived by Iñárritu, who has been meeting with select actors, with Cruise being among the first choices. Following their meeting, Cruise expressed keen interest in the project.
This collaboration marks Cruise's first film since entering a strategic partnership with Warner Bros. and Iñárritu's first English-language project since his acclaimed work on The Revenant in 2015. The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Oscars for Best Director for Iñárritu and Best Actor for DiCaprio.
The potential pairing of Cruise and Iñárritu raises expectations for award recognition. Cruise, known for his action hero roles, is rumored to also join Quentin Tarantino for his final film, The Movie Critic. Additionally, he may lead the Edge of Tomorrow sequel and collaborate with Tarantino, who is preparing for his last directorial venture.
Cruise's desire to work with esteemed auteurs aligns with his illustrious career, having collaborated with renowned directors like Spielberg, Scorsese, and Kubrick. This shift towards auteur-driven projects complements Cruise's action-packed filmography, including the Mission: Impossible series and the recent hit Top Gun: Maverick.
Next on Cruise's agenda is reprising his role as Ethan Hunt in the upcoming eighth Mission: Impossible installment, slated for release on May 23, 2025.
