Tom Cruise to Deliver Show-Stopping Stunt at Paris Olympics Finale.

Tom Cruise, who is currently filming “Mission: Impossible 8” in Europe, is reportedly planning a skydiving stunt to close the Paris OlympicsPhoto by(Evan Agostini / Invision / Associated Press)

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Hollywood Meets the Olympics

Tom Cruise, renowned for his daring stunts in the “Mission: Impossible” series, is set to bring his flair for the dramatic to the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The 62-year-old actor is reportedly planning an extraordinary stunt that will coincide with the official handover of the Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

The Stunt Unveiled

According to reports first shared by TMZ, Cruise will kick off the event by rappelling down from the roof of the Stade de France, the Olympic flag in hand. This thrilling descent is expected to be the beginning of a multi-part stunt that will culminate in a pre-recorded segment showing Cruise skydiving to the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.

• Rappelling from Stade de France: Cruise may perform this part himself, although there are unconfirmed reports of a stunt double potentially stepping in.
• Hollywood Sign Skydiving: This sequence, filmed earlier in March, will feature Cruise passing the Olympic flag to athletes, who will then carry it through Los Angeles, symbolizing the city’s hosting of the 2028 Games.

A Production Like No Other

Thomas Jolly, Paris 2024’s artistic director, promises a closing ceremony filled with visual and choreographic brilliance. "It’s a very visual, very choreographic, very acrobatic show with an operatic dimension to give a great visual fresco and say goodbye to athletes from all over the world,” Jolly explained. The ceremony, titled “Records,” will transform the Stade de France into a massive concert hall, featuring over 100 performers, acrobats, dancers, and circus artists.

A Hollywood-Style Farewell

The involvement of Cruise is expected to add a major Hollywood production feel to the event, with sources close to the planning suggesting that the spectacle will rival the intensity and drama of a blockbuster movie.

Cruise, who has a history with the Olympics, including carrying the torch in 2004 as it made its way to Athens, has expressed his excitement for the Paris Games. “It’s awesome,” Cruise told Reuters during his attendance at women’s gymnastics and swimming events. “Great stories, great athletes. It’s incredible what they have to do, the sense of accomplishment.”

Conclusion

As the world eagerly anticipates the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Tom Cruise’s planned stunt adds an element of suspense and excitement. With Hollywood’s top action star at the helm, the event is sure to be a memorable celebration that honors the past and embraces the future of the Olympic Games.

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Source: For more details on the upcoming Olympic closing ceremony, visit Los Angeles Times.