Tom Cruise mania descended Wednesday in Cannes where the actor made a whirlwind appearance at the film festival to walk the red carpet, exalt the big screen in a rare interview and watch a squadron of French fighter jets fly over the European premiere of 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
Tom Cruise at the photo call for the film 'Top Gun: Maverick' at Cannes film festival in southern France, on May 18, 2022. Tom Cruise mania descended Wednesday in Cannes where the actor made a whirlwind appearance at the film festival to walk the red carpet, exalt the big screen in a rare interview and watch a squadron of French fighter jets fly over the European premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick.
Cruise hadn't been to the festival in three decades. But with plenty of media disruption challenging the theatrical experience, Cannes and Cruise exuded the vibe of long-last pals. "He is devoted to cinema," declared artistic director Thierry Fremaux. Cruise's enthusiastic welcome smacked in some ways of an action hero's reception, here to save the day.
The European premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick," directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, brought out what's likely to be among the most star-studded red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival, which opened Tuesday and runs through May 28. Among those in attendance were Viola Davis, Dakota Fanning, Omar Sy and Eva Longoria -- along with "Top Gun: Maverick" stars Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Glen Powell.
Before that, the festival honoured Cruise with a tribute that consisted of a career-spanning video montage, after which Cruise spoke about his dedication to filmmaking in an interview that stayed away from any personal questions.
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