Movie stars don’t usually show up to their friend’s movie premieres, but that’s just what Tom Cruise did the other night in London. He gave a surprise appearance at the big European premiere for the new tornado movie “Twisters.” Cruise was there to support his buddy Glen Powell, who he worked with on the big aviation blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” last year.
They had the premiere over at the Cineworld theater. Not only did it get people excited for the new storm-chasing movie, but it also got folks talking again about the possibility of a “Top Gun 3.” Cruise shared a fun picture on social media of him and Powell at the premiere holding popcorn. He wrote “Fun night with friends, watching a movie!!” Pretty cool those two stay close even after filming wraps.
All the stars were out walking the red carpet, like Daisy Edgar-Jones who looked amazing in a chocolate brown dress. She and Powell, looking sharp in a black suit, play rival camp leaders in “Twisters” chasing tornadoes all around.
Fun night with friends, watching a movie!! pic.twitter.com/96ZVe4Z2q2
— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) July 8, 2024
Cruise being there for Powell shows how tight they got on the “Top Gun” set. Rumor has it Cruise even told Powell he should take the role of “Hangman” in the sequel. Their bromance has Hollywood buzzing for more aviation action together down the line.
This helps promote not just “Twisters” but movies in general hitting the big screen. Last summer Cruise talked up blockbusters like “Oppenheimer” and “Indiana Jones” on the way. He wants butts in the seats to keep theaters alive.
But his visit sent “Top Gun” fans into a frenzy online. Everyone’s commenting things like “Make Top Gun 3 happen now!” or “When’s the next one coming out?” At the same time, Powell just moved back to Texas for school, which could complicate things.
Only time will tell if the “Twisters” buzz will spin up into an official “Top Gun 3.” One thing’s for sure – Tom Cruise is as big a power player behind the scenes as he is on screen. He knows how to get people excited about what’s coming out of Hollywood.
