Hollywood star Tom Cruise opened up about his enduring passion for cinema, revealing that he continues to find inspiration in his fellow actors.
A video featuring Cruise’s meeting with popular Korean singer Sung Si Kyung was uploaded to Sung’s YouTube channel on Monday afternoon.
In the segment “Sung Si-kyung’s We’ll Meet,” Cruise, who stars in the upcoming film Digger directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, shared candid insights about his craft. The actor, who was in South Korea to promote Digger (released on November 3), impressed viewers with his unwavering dedication to acting and his relentless spirit of innovation.
When asked if he still finds acting enjoyable, Cruise enthusiastically responded that it’s even more fun now than before. He added that he loves life, and he loves making movies, emphasizing his passion for the collaborative nature of filmmaking.
Cruise also mentioned that he draws inspiration from his peers in the industry. He revealed that when he’s impressed by another actor’s performance, he often reaches out directly, asking, How did you approach that role?
The Top Gun star also shared insights into his work ethic, which he’s maintained since childhood. Even as a kid, he would write down his goals and list the steps needed to achieve them, Cruise recalled. He disclosed that he started working various jobs at the age of eight, from mowing lawns to delivering cards, always looking for ways to improve his performance. Cruise has always felt the need to learn and study, highlighting his lifelong commitment to physical training and personal growth.
Digger, Cruise’s latest project, follows the story of Digger Rockwell, a third-generation oil tycoon. The plot unfolds as a small crack in Rockwell’s Greenland glacier drilling facility escalates into a catastrophic global event.
