Glen Powell is dispelling a rumor about his career.
The 36-year-old actor clarified whether he is replacing his “Top Gun” co-star Tom Cruise or not. “Mission: Impossible” film franchise,
Pat McAfee got the “Twisters” star on the phone on the Nov. 12 broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” and shot down “Mission: Impossible” rumors.
“We just wanted to call and say congratulations, brother,” McAfee, 37, said.
But Powell — who was on the phone from the set of Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” — clarified that he is not Cruise’s replacement.
“My mother would never let me do that,” he said.
“This is the worst program in the city, everybody knows that,” Powell said, referring to Cruz, 62. does his own stunts In the spy film franchise.
Powell also said, “It’s a death trap.”
McAfee was disappointed by the news and jokingly shouted, “He’s lying!” On phone call.
Cruise has starred as Ethan Hunt in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise since 1996. There is a rumor that eighth filmThe film, titled “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” and set for release in May 2025, will be Cruise’s last film.
However, as repeatedly stated by ‘Mission: Impossible’ director Christopher McQuarrie earlier “Light the Fuse” Podcast Fans can’t believe everything they hear about Cruise’s future in the film series.
“Let me tell you, I’ve been working with Tom Cruise for 15 years and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stood next to that guy, watched an event and then the next day trades about it. I have read in and none of what they describe is actually true,” said the director.
Cruise and Powell worked together in 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick” and both are expected to return upcoming third film,
In an interview in May 2024 gq magazinePowell elaborated on his friendship with Cruise and what he learned about the industry from the Oscar nominee.
“One thing I think we’re kindred spirits is that he’s passionate about movies,” Powell shared. “That was our love language on the set. I got a chance to see a person who knew every department. He was able to communicate clearly with everyone, and was very friendly and respectful and able to communicate that approach.
Over the summer, Cruise supported Powell at the “Twisters” premiere in London. “Jerry Maguire” star shared a photo “Fun night with friends, watching a movie!!” the pair wrote on Instagram at the event.
Powell explains while promoting ‘Twister’ sequel hollywood reporter that he considered Cruz his “idol” for his “whole life”.
Powell also declared, “There will never be another Tom Cruise.” “It’s a unique career in a unique moment, but the movie stars of the ’80s, ’90s, early 2000s will also never be recreated.”
