Brad Pitt has expressed enthusiasm about potentially teaming up with Tom Cruise in the future, but he shared a tongue-in-cheek condition that must be met before another collaboration could happen. Pitt’s comments come as he promotes his latest film, F1, reigniting curiosity about the prospect of working together with Cruise, especially after their last partnership in Interview with the Vampire.
Pitt Sets Ground Rules for Next Collaboration With Cruise
Reflecting on his experiences with Tom Cruise, Pitt showed openness to sharing the screen once more—on one non-negotiable condition. When questioned about starring alongside Cruise again, Pitt responded candidly:
“Well, I’m not gonna hang my a– off airplanes and s— like that, so when he does something again that’s on the ground.”
—Brad Pitt, Actor
This lighthearted remark was made during an interview ahead of the release of F1, underscoring Pitt’s humorous take on Cruise’s penchant for daredevil stunts. E! News highlighted their conversation, which quickly captured the attention of fans eager for another on-screen reunion between the two Hollywood megastars.
Fond Memories From Their Earlier Collaboration
Pitt shared another recollection involving their time together after filming Interview with the Vampire. He fondly remembered their friendly go-karting sessions, a detail Cruise has also mentioned publicly. This camaraderie established a positive working relationship that left a lasting impression on both actors. Pitt also acknowledged Cruise’s recent kind words about F1, calling him “sweet.” He further noted:
“go-kart days back in the early ’90s.”
—Brad Pitt, Actor
According to Cinemablend, Cruise confirmed that both actors often took to the go-kart track as soon as filming wrapped, even complimenting Pitt’s driving abilities by referring to him as a skilled driver.
Stunt Work: Contrasting Styles and Perspectives
Pitt’s stated reservation is grounded in their contrasting approaches to performing action sequences. Joseph Kosinski, director of F1 and previously of Top Gun: Maverick with Cruise, recently discussed how both actors approach stunt work in films. Kosinski described Cruise’s method as boundless and highly proficient:
“Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled,”
—Joseph Kosinski, Director
He also acknowledged the shared driving talent of both actors, while noting Cruise’s fearless approach can be somewhat daunting for others:
“They both have the natural talent for driving. But yeah, I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more,”
—Joseph Kosinski, Director
This difference in attitude toward stunt scenes may influence the kind of movie project Pitt would consider joining with Cruise in the future.
Revisiting their Successful Past Partnership
In 1994’s Interview with the Vampire, Cruise played Lestat de Lioncourt and Pitt portrayed Louis de Pointe du Lac, under director Neil Jordan’s direction of Anne Rice’s acclaimed novel. The film was both a critical darling and a box office hit, earning several Oscar nominations, and remains a highlight in both actors’ filmographies.
While fans may still have to wait for another Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt future collaboration condition to be met, the actors‘ shared history and mutual respect keep speculation alive. Should their next project align with Pitt’s humorous ground-based stipulation, the reunion of these Hollywood icons on screen would likely capture the imagination of audiences worldwide.
