When Tom Cruise Admitted Working 7 Days A Week, Sacrificing His Sleep For Hollywood Blockbusters & Stay Ahead Of Schedule, “I Try Not To…I Think I Go Unconscious”
During the premiere of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, Tom Cruise admitted sacrificing his sleep to stay ahead of schedule. Read on
Tom Cruise Once Admitted Sacrificing His Sleep For Hollywood Blockbusters & Stay Ahead Of Schedule (Picture Credit: IMDb)
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Tom Cruise stands as one of Hollywood’s most prominent superstars, renowned for his fearless execution of death-defying stunts and unwavering commitment to theatrical releases. His relentless dedication aims to provide audiences with unparalleled cinematic experiences.
Despite his colossal accomplishments, Cruise carries a weighty burden of expectations, coupled with an incredibly demanding schedule. Nevertheless, the actor displays unwavering resolve when pursuing his passion, boasting an extraordinary work regimen that enables him to excel in what he loves most.
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Tom Cruise’s co-stars and peers in the industry have frequently voiced their deep admiration for his unparalleled work ethic. Simon Pegg, who shares the screen with Cruise in the Mission Impossible series, shared his perspective that he sets the standard from the highest echelon, and his presence is incredibly inspiring. Tom Cruise is truly one of a kind, a remnant of the classic era of movie stardom.
In a candid reflection, the Mission Impossible actor discussed his lifelong commitment to the craft of filmmaking. He revealed that he has dedicated his entire life to mastering the art and has strived to incorporate his personal passions, such as skydiving, motorcycle riding, and speed flying, into his film projects. Talking to Fandango about his work schedule, he said, “And also the hours that I work, I work seven days a week, and I’m producing and everything that we are dealing with during this time period. I have to say I enjoy the pressure, I do enjoy the challenge, but I realize – I woke up, and I enjoy this.”
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For Tom Cruise, sacrificing sleep for his art isn’t merely a figure of speech. During the premiere of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, the actor was asked about his co-stars’ remarks concerning his extraordinary sleep patterns. The interviewer referred to an actor who claimed to have witnessed Cruise sleeping only twice during their seventeen-year collaboration, once on a flight to Japan and once on a zero-gravity bed.
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Talking to E! News, Cruise acknowledged the accuracy of the statement with a smile. He said, “I try not to [sleep]. You know what, I think I go unconscious. That’s what happens. My days start early and they go early.”
