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Is a long-awaited Brad Pitt&ndash;Tom Cruise collaboration finally on the horizon? Fans have been hoping to see the two megastars share the screen again since their 1994 appearance in &lsquo;Interview with the Vampire&rsquo;. Recently, Brad Pitt spoke with E! News and didn&rsquo;t close the door on the idea. He fondly recalled racing go-karts with Cruise after filming, calling it &ldquo;so sweet&rdquo; that the &lsquo;Mission: Impossible &ndash; The Final Reckoning&rsquo; star admired his upcoming &lsquo;F1&rsquo; film, directed by Top Gun: Maverick&rsquo;s Joseph Kosinski.
Brad&rsquo;s Ground Rule for a Reunion
When asked what it would take for him to work with Cruise again, Pitt gave a playful but pointed answer: &ldquo;Well, I&rsquo;m not gonna hang off airplanes, so when he does something again that&rsquo;s on the ground.&rdquo; Known for his death-defying stunts, Cruise&rsquo;s thrill-seeking style contrasts with Pitt&rsquo;s more grounded approach. Kosinski acknowledged the difference, noting that while both are incredibly talented drivers, Cruise tends to &ldquo;push it to the limit,&rdquo; often stressing out stunt coordinators&mdash;In contrast, Pitt is more measured and mindful of his limits.
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A Legacy of Respect and Growth
Although their first collaboration was marked by creative tension, the relationship between Cruise and Pitt has evolved. During Interview with the Vampire, Pitt admitted feeling uncomfortable, describing Cruise as someone he didn&rsquo;t fully connect with at the time. But fast forward to 2025, the tone has changed. Cruise has gone on record praising Pitt&rsquo;s driving skills and expressing genuine interest in his upcoming film. Their dynamic today seems more rooted in professional admiration than rivalry, showing that mutual respect can grow even between Hollywood icons with different creative styles.
&nbsp;Brad's High-Speed Comeback in F1
Brad Pitt's &lsquo;F1&rsquo; movie, developed in partnership with Formula 1 and its 10 teams, is set to hit theaters on 27th June. He plays Sonny Hayes, a former racer aiming for a comeback after a tragic accident derailed his career. His biggest challenge comes in the form of a young, bold teammate, Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris). The film also stars Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo. While some reports mention a reduced role for actress Simone Ashley, excitement continues to build for what promises to be one of the most anticipated films of the year.
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While Brad Pitt might not be leaping off planes anytime soon, the door to working with Tom Cruise is very much partly open&mdash;especially if the project keeps both feet on the ground. Could a grounded, high-stakes drama finally bring these two legends back together? Hollywood&mdash;and fans&mdash;are watching closely.
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