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It's no coincidence that Tom Cruise is hailed as the 'action movie king' of Hollywood.
Tom Cruise, a prominent Hollywood actor, has built his fame on a relentless dedication to his craft. He personally executed nearly every daring action sequence throughout his over 40-year career.
What sets Cruise apart is that with each new film project, the level of risk in his action scenes seems to escalate. This raises questions about the true limits of his abilities and courage, prompting audiences to ponder the genuine capabilities of the 'action movie king.'
Beyond mere acrobatics or typical fight scenes, Tom Cruise has undertaken a series of genuinely perilous action sequences with risks so high that even stunt professionals approach them cautiously.
This is most evident in the 'Mission: Impossible' series, one of Tom Cruise's most iconic works. The actor scaled a 2000 feet rock wall in 'Mission: Impossible 2' and later conquered the 1700 feet Burj Khalifa - the world's tallest building - in the blockbuster 'Ghost Protocol.'
In the thrilling Rogue Nation, Tom Cruise not only embraced one but two exceptionally perilous scenes. First, he hung suspended on the side of an airplane from takeoff to reaching an altitude of 1000 feet (305 meters). Later, the actor left everyone astonished by holding his breath and filming underwater for an incredible 6 minutes—a task requiring meticulous military-style preparation. However, Kate Winslet recently shattered Cruise's record with a breath-holding feat of 7 minutes 47 seconds during the production of Avatar: The Way of Water.
In Fallout, Tom Cruise continues to push his limits by leaping out of an airplane at an altitude of 25000 feet (7620 meters). To accomplish this, the actor underwent 2000 hours of professional training.
The 'real deal' spirit is a constant for Tom Cruise, extending beyond the Mission: Impossible series. The Hollywood star filmed in a weightless state for The Mummy, and learned to execute action sequences while wearing a nearly 40kg exosuit in Edge of Tomorrow.
To get a clearer picture of how Tom Cruise executes these daring action segments, we invite you to watch the video below.
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