Tom Cruise has shared his thoughts after watching “The Odyssey,” suggesting he enjoyed the experience so much he is already prepared to do it all over again.
In a social media post, the veteran actor paid heartfelt tribute to the film’s director, Christopher Nolan, while also praising the cast and crew for their work.
Cruise has a history of supporting fellow filmmakers and has previously promoted several of Nolan’s projects, despite never having collaborated with the acclaimed director.
After catching Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on the big screen, Cruise wasted no time sharing his thoughts about the project on his Instagram page.
The veteran actor said the movie wowed him and expressed gratitude to the filmmaker and everyone else who contributed to its creation.
“To Chris, Emma, and ALL of your brilliant cast and crew. Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater,” Cruise wrote alongside a picture of himself pointing to what appeared to be his ticket to the screening.
The actor also wrote, “I can’t wait to see it again,” implying that he already intends to return for another viewing.
Fans Call For Cruise And Nolan To Finally Collaborate
Both Cruise and Nolan are industry veterans, yet they have never worked together, despite each having built a career filled with blockbuster hits and critically acclaimed films.
It came as no surprise that fans flooded the comments section of Cruise’s post to express their desire for the two to collaborate and urged the actor to make it happen.
“I think it’s time for you to collaborate with Mr. Nolan,” one fan wrote, while another commented, “Waiting for Nolan-Cruise Collab!!”
Some fans also joined Cruise in hyping the movie, which officially opened in theaters on Friday.
“I saw it in theatres yesterday too, and it’s so amazing! Can’t go wrong with a Nolan film,” one person wrote.
“Don’t believe the forced hate from people who haven’t seen it. This movie was epic,” another individual said.
Tom Cruise Has A History Of Championing Nolan’s Work
Cruise’s recent visit to a cinema to watch the Nolan film and leave a message for the director is not the first time he has shown his support.
When the director released “Oppenheimer” in 2023, Cruise went to the theaters to watch the film and also shared a photo of himself holding his movie ticket on X.
Interestingly, he also promoted “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Barbie,” further showcasing his passion for celebrating the theatrical experience, even when he was not involved in the films. More recently, he attended a screening of Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” which was released in June.
Cruise Previously Battled Nolan’s Film For IMAX Screens
Despite Cruise’s public show of support for Nolan, the two reportedly had some behind-the-scenes differences.
The tension stemmed from Cruise’s desire to secure enough IMAX screens for the release of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” in 2023 amid stiff competition from Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”
At the time, “Oppenheimer” had secured exclusive access to IMAX screens across North America for three weeks, beginning just over a week after Cruise’s film debuted.
As a result, the latest installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise had to rely largely on standard cinema screens during that period.
Reports suggested that Cruise sought additional IMAX screen time, but those efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.
Tom Cruise Transforms For Upcoming Film ‘Digger’
In the coming months, Cruise will follow Nolan by releasing a major project of his own.
The film, titled “Digger,” will debut in cinemas on October 2 and stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, the world’s most powerful man, who causes a catastrophic disaster before embarking on a mission to prove that he is humanity’s savior.
A trailer for the movie was released on July 13, with Cruise looking almost unrecognizable in extensive prosthetics while portraying the character.
Cruise has also been heavily promoting the project across his social media platforms, including sharing photos of himself fully dressed as Digger.