Many hail Tom Cruise as one of the last among the action heroes. From death-defying stunts to massive action scenes, there is an involvement that Tom Cruise shows in every project that makes him the favorite actor of many people. Though in perfect physique and shape, there is one film in which the star had to work for six months to fit into his costume.
More than four decades in the field of acting, Tom Cruise has been a name that equates to Hollywood on a global level. From supporting roles to lead roles, the ‘Rain Man’ actor has been part of numerous movies from different genres. His acting and the dedication that he puts in each role is what makes him, one of the richest actors in the world.
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Tom Cruise Worked Out For ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’
The 2014 movie ‘Edge For Tomorrow’ saw the human race fighting the alien race when trapped in a time loop. The soldiers portrayed in the film need to wear exosuits to fight the aliens. One Tom Cruise has recounted how the suit had weighed from 85 to 120 lbs. depending on the armor.
The ‘Mission Impossible’ maintains his body perfectly, suitable for his action films. The bonus features of the film, the director Doug Liman revealed that they required special training. āTom and the actors really had to start working out in July for a shoot that started in October to physically be strong enough to wear one of these suits all day,” the director had pointed to the actor’s efforts.
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Tom Cruise Helped In Testing The ‘Exosuits’
It’s true that Tom Cruise gets involved completely when he starts working on a project. The actor, according to the stunt coordinator would wear the heavy exosuits for 6 hours a day. The ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star had also helped out in the making of the exosuits. He attended the tests for making the suits.
Cruise had talked about how they had adjusted to the suits. The crew had to find a way to get the actors and others quickly in and out of the suits. Cruise had also worked with the stunt crew to figure out the training program for the actors as they were going to bear so much pressure from the suits.
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