Tom Cruise is keen on a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR-based movie "Days of Thunder"

RahulNagaraj · 12th November 2024, 15:57

According to reports, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is keen on working on a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR-based movie "Days of Thunder."

The 1990 movie is about a talented driver making his way through NASCAR while dealing with rivalries and other aspects on and off track. The movie was directed by Tony Scott, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and the music was by Hans Zimmer.

Tom Cruise is keen on a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR-based movie "Days of Thunder"-tomcruise.jpg

The original 'Days of Thunder' received mixed reactions at the time of its release. However, as per reports, the recent popularity of racing & motorsport-related movies suggests there could be an audience for a movie based on NASCAR.

Tom Cruise is said to be in talks with production studio Paramount for a sequel to Days of Thunder. Reports mention how Paramount had earlier pitched a Days of Thunder television series, which was shut down by Cruise. It is said that the actor has the final script approval for all his projects.

Source: TheHollywoodReporter

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LakeWalker · 12th November 2024, 23:05

Loved this movie. Bollywood movie 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' got it's climax stunt idea directly from this movie.

shankar.balan · 13th November 2024, 09:14

If the success of the Top Gun re make is anything to go by, then it would definitely be nice to have the re make of Days of Thunder.

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RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,569 Thanked: 24,397 Times	Tom Cruise is keen on a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR-based movie "Days of Thunder" According to reports, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is keen on working on a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR-based movie "Days of Thunder." The 1990 movie is about a talented driver making his way through NASCAR while dealing with rivalries and other aspects on and off track. The movie was directed by Tony Scott, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and the music was by Hans Zimmer. The original 'Days of Thunder' received mixed reactions at the time of its release. However, as per reports, the recent popularity of racing & motorsport-related movies suggests there could be an audience for a movie based on NASCAR. Tom Cruise is said to be in talks with production studio Paramount for a sequel to Days of Thunder. Reports mention how Paramount had earlier pitched a Days of Thunder television series, which was shut down by Cruise. It is said that the actor has the final script approval for all his projects. Source: TheHollywoodReporter Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 12th November 2024 at 16:00.
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LakeWalker BHPian Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 32 Thanked: 123 Times	Re: Tom Cruise is keen on a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR-based movie "Days of Thunder" Loved this movie. Bollywood movie 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' got it's climax stunt idea directly from this movie.
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