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Tom Cruise Is “Very Serious” About His Tropic Thunder Character Getting His Own Spinoff Movie

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Tom Cruise is hoping for his character in the 2008 movie titled “Tropic Thunder” to have its own spinoff. This original satirical comedy follows a team of actors shooting a war film who find themselves unexpectedly immersed in real combat situations. The ensemble cast, led by Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Steve Coogan, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, Nick Nolte, and Cruise, brings this unconventional story to life. “Tropic Thunder” is directed by Stiller from a script he co-wrote with Justin Theroux and Etan Cohen.

In an interview with Josh Horowitz on “Happy Sad Confused,” “Mission: Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie shares that Tom Cruise is considering making a standalone film featuring his character from “Tropic Thunder.” While McQuarrie finds the discussions about creating a Les Grossman spinoff amusing, he and Cruise are also having serious talks about the potential project. Here’s what McQuarrie had to say: (Followed by the full quote)

Our discussions about Les Grossman have been incredibly humorous. Currently, we’re delving deeper into the topic. We’re engaging in quite serious discourse regarding it, considering the best approach and the essence of the character at its core.

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2025-05-27 15:49

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