When comedian and actor Rob Delaney landed a role in Mission: Impossible 7, he was understandably thrilled to work with legendary star Tom Cruise. But what blew Delaney away most was the sheer depth of Cruise’s filmmaking knowledge on set.
There is no doubt that Cruise has an extensive knowledge of every bit of work he does. Delaney plays an agent working to apprehend Ethan Hunt. As part of a special operations group, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). His character is determined to stop Hunt’s team though their motives may differ.
What did Rob Delaney reveal about Tom Cruise?
While Tom Cruise is widely popular for the authentic stunts he does in the Mission Impossible franchise, there is a lot more to him on set.
Did a week on MI7 & it was *prettay* crazy how much he knew everything about every aspect of filmmaking. Man’s brain is a living library of film history & technique. https://t.co/X1m4p3QsYZ
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) February 23, 2024
In a recent tweet, Rob Delaney wrote: “Did a week on MI7 & it was prettay crazy how much he knew everything about every aspect of filmmaking. Man’s brain is a living library of film history & technique.”
This rare behind-the-scenes glimpse reveals that Cruise is more than just an actor – he’s a true student of cinema through and through.
Delaney didn’t go into specifics about Cruise’s expertise, but as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars for over 30 years, he’s worked with countless directors and crew members. No doubt Cruise has absorbed volumes of film knowledge covering everything from cinematography, editing, production design, and more.
In fact, Cruise’s deep understanding of movie-making likely contributes to his daredevil reputation. When planning breathtaking stunts, Cruise knows exactly how they will look on camera and what’s needed to capture the perfect shot.
As Delaney put it, Cruise’s brain is truly a “living library of film history and technique.” He brings an incredible wealth of knowledge to every project.
How Did Tom Cruise Become Such a Student of Film?
Cruise’s passion for cinema stretches back to his youth. After dropping out of school to pursue acting, he would spend hours in movie theaters soaking up films. He was especially enamored with adventurous movies like Top Gun which later influenced his own projects.
Over a long career working with some of the best directors alive – from Martin Scorsese to Stanley Kubrick – Cruise has only built up his knowledge. He’s known to study previous films in a franchise for months to prepare. By immersing himself completely in the craft of moviemaking, Cruise has become a true expert through experience.
In today’s franchise-driven climate, it’s refreshing to see a star with a genuine passion for the art of filmmaking. Cruise cares just as much about what happens behind the camera as he does in front of it. His hands-on approach also allows him to push the envelope on stunts and action sequences, raising the bar for what’s possible in movies. Directors like Christopher McQuarrie credit collaboration with Cruise as part of their success.
In short, Cruise’s dedication to understanding all aspects of cinema has allowed him to help elevate the quality of the movies he stars in. And that commitment is as impressive as any stunt he’s pulled off on screen.
Delaney’s inside look just proves that Cruise’s legendary work ethic applies as much to studying film as performing death-defying acts. He lives and breathes cinema.
