om Cruise is eyeing a sequel to another of his classic films, Days of Thunder. Following the success of Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise has reportedly discussed a follow-up to the 1990 racing drama with Paramount, as The Hollywood Reporter reveals. The original film starred Cruise as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, alongside Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, and Michael Rooker.
hile Days of Thunder didn’t reach the same acclaim as Top Gun, racing films have recently gained traction with hits like Ford v Ferrari and Gran Turismo, making the timing favorable. An insider noted that Paramount is in the early stages, reaching out to potential writers for the project. Quentin Tarantino once praised Days of Thunder as his favorite racing film, calling it “fun” and applauding the energy that director Tony Scott brought to the movie.
Details on the plot, director, and cast for Days of Thunder 2 remain under wraps. The original film brought Cruise and Kidman together, leading to their marriage, which ended in 2001. While the sequel’s full lineup has yet to be confirmed, fans are excited to see if Cruise can once again capture the thrill of the race track in this long-awaited follow-up.
