Tom Cruise’s Secret Role in Stephen King Movie

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* Tom Cruise’s impact ⁣on Glen⁣ Powell: Tom Cruise didn’t just help Glen Powell⁣ train ‍for the stunts in “Top Gun: Maverick,” he fundamentally changed Powell’s approach to the role, ⁤helping him embody the physicality required of the character (becoming “the tank”).
* powell’s quote: Powell described the experience as shifting from thinking of himself as “an actor on a movie” to feeling like “a⁤ high-performance athlete,” and expressed gratitude for Cruise’s guidance on how ⁤to “survive” the demanding physical aspects of the film.
* Powell⁤ almost didn’t ⁤get the role: Glen ⁢powell initially auditioned for the‌ role ‍of ‍Goose’s son (eventually played by Miles Teller) ⁤but didn’t get it.
* Close relationship⁣ formed: Despite the initial audition⁣ outcome, Powell and Cruise became close while working together on “Top Gun: Maverick.”