Tom Cruise is gearing up for another thrilling stunt, this time at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony. The iconic actor is reportedly set to make a dramatic appearance as part of the ceremony on August 11, 2024.
Cruise, known for his high-octane action sequences, is rumored to deliver a show-stopping performance while facilitating the Olympic flag handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. According to Deadline, the stunt will be a major Hollywood production, though specific details remain under wraps.
Sources suggest that Cruise will execute a daring rappel from the top of the Stade de France, landing on the stadium field with the Olympic flag in hand. While exact logistics are still being finalized, it’s possible that Cruise might use a stunt double for the final landing.
In addition to the live stunt, a pre-recorded segment is expected to depict Cruise’s dramatic journey with the Olympic flag, including a flight from Paris to Los Angeles and a skydiving descent onto the Hollywood sign.
TMZ reports that Cruise initiated the idea for this ambitious stunt by proposing it to the International Olympic Committee. His involvement is reminiscent of his previous role in carrying the Olympic torch in Los Angeles for the 2004 Athens Games.
The Paris Closing Ceremony will feature co-hosts Mike Tirico and Jimmy Fallon, along with NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon and former Olympians Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski. The event promises to be a memorable conclusion to the Paris Games, blending Hollywood spectacle with Olympic tradition.
