Tom Cruise has formed a partnership with Warner Bros. to produce and develop original and franchise films.
“We are thrilled to be working with Tom, an absolute legend in the film industry,” Warner Bros. Co-Chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said.
“Our vision, from day one, has been to rebuild this iconic studio to the heights of its glory days, and, in fact, when we first sat down with David Zaslav to talk about joining the Warner Bros. Discovery team, he said to us, ‘We are on a mission to bring Warner Bros. back – we have the best resources, storytelling IP, and talent in the business – and we need to bring Tom Cruise back to Warner Bros!’ Today, that becomes a reality and we are one step closer to achieving our ambition. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Tom back to Warner Bros. and look forward to bringing more of his genius to life on screen in the years ahead.”
Cruise has a long relationship with Warner Bros. that dates back 25 years. Throughout his career, he’s appeared in several of the studio’s biggest films, including Edge of Tomorrow, Rock of Ages, The Last Samurai, Eyes Wide Shut, Interview with the Vampire, Risky Business, The Outsiders and New Line’s Magnolia.
“I have great respect and admiration for David, Pam, Mike, and the entire team at Warner Bros. Discovery and their commitment to movies, movie fans, and the theatrical experience,” Cruise said.
“I look forward to making great movies together!”
Cruise’s deal with Warner Bros. is reportedly not exclusive. Variety‘s Brent Lang says it isn’t “traditional” either.
“The actor can make movies at other companies, but the hope is that he will be able to generate the kind of globally appealing blockbusters that could spawn sequels and enhance Warner Bros.’ bottom line,” Lang wrote.
Cruise is set to appear in the eighth Mission Impossible film, but there’s no word as to when his latest Warner Bros. film will debut in theaters.
