Tom Cruise, renowned for his dedication to action filmmaking, recently took an unexpected detour behind the camera on the set of the upcoming *Star wars* project, *Starfighter*. This surprising move highlights the actor’s deep passion for the craft and willingness to immerse himself in all aspects of production. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the collaborative spirit-and playful competition-that often exists within the world of blockbuster filmmaking.
Cruise’s impromptu directing stint occurred during a November visit to the *Starfighter* set. He ultimately found himself operating the camera during a lightsaber duel sequence. The director, Shawn Levy, shared the story on January 8th, revealing the actor’s eager involvement.
“The last week, Steven Spielberg was here. And now it’s Tom Cruise operating a camera and ruining his very nice shoes,”
Apparently, Cruise arrived on location via helicopter, initially observing the filming process. However, when presented with a playful challenge from Levy, he eagerly accepted the prospect to take control of the camera.
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