Tom Cruise has been in several action films. Whether he’s showing off his acting skills in movies like Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, or Jack Reacher, the actor has gotten quite the reputation for his dangerous stunts. Cruise, 62, has continued to insist on doing his own stunts, even when they appear to be extremely dangerous. Now, sources claim that those close to the actor are worried about his safety on set.
According to In Touch Weekly, Tom Cruise’s stunts in films have been very impressive. The actor has done things such as scaling a skyscraper, driving a motorcycle off a cliff, parachute drops, and clinging to the side of a flying plane. However, as he gets older, the risk and fear for the actor seem to increase.
Tom Cruise’s Dangerous Movie Stunts Worry Those Close to Him
“A lot of his peers increasingly rely on stunt doubles especially when they get to a certain age, and Tom does do it to a limited capacity, but mostly does his own impossible feats,” an insider dished. “He pretends to be an action man, but the truth of the matter is he’s risking life.”
Most recently, Cruise performed a very dangerous stunt while filming the next Mission: Impossible film. The source claims that the actor is addicted to adrenaline and refuses to listen to warnings about the stunts.
“What he’s doing crosses the line. Tom seems to think he’s invincible,” the informant added.
Tom Cruise reportedly likes doing his own stunts because he believes it adds authenticity to his films. However, the source claims that those close to him, such as his kids, must be worried sick as he continues to risk his life for his movies.
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