After the success of Top Gun: Maverick, Hollywood star Tom Cruise is gearing up for his next action drama: a sequel to Tony Scott's 1990 film Days of Thunder, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Cruise is in discussions with Paramount to join the cast of the sequel to the original drama.
Although "Days of Thunder" was not a box office success upon its release, and critics gave it mixed or unfavorable reviews, Cruise believes he can replicate the formula that revived "Top Gun" in 2022.
The project is still in its early stages, with Paramount expecting a compelling script.
"I don't think a sequel to Days of Thunder is a terrible idea," a Paramount source said.
"People might think a re-creation of Top Gun is a bad idea, but I don't think so," he added.
Released in 1990, "Days of Thunder" was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Tony Scott, and starred Cruise alongside Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Carrie Elwes, Caroline Williams and Michael Rooker. The film also stars real-life NASCAR icons like Richard Petty, Rusty Wallace, Neil Bonnett and Harry Gantt. | BGNES
