Tom Cruise will 'hopefully' become 1st civilian to walk outside space station for new film

Brendan Fraser first took on the role of Rick O'Connell in back in 1999, and while he went on to star in two other films in the action-adventure franchise, he hasn't reprised the beloved character since 2008’s . Now, nearly 15 years later, the 53-year-old actor is opening up about whether he'd ever revisit the role again.«I don’t know how it would work,” Fraser tells in an interview published Wednesday. “But I’d be open to it if someone came up with the right conceit.”When the franchise was rebooted in 2017, it was Tom Cruise who took on the challenge of playing the lead in the film.

Brendan Fraser first took on the role of Rick O'Connell in The Mummy back in 1999, and while he went to star in two other films in the action-adventure franchise, he hasn't reprised the beloved character since 2008’s “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Now, nearly 15 years later, the 53-year-old actor is opening up about whether or not he'd revisit the role again.«I don’t know how it would work,” Fraser told in an interview published Wednesday. “But I’d be open to it if someone came up with the right conceit.”When the franchise was rebooted in 2017, it was Tom Cruise who took on the challenge of playing the lead in the new film.

Katie Holmes was a sight to see as she attended Bulgari's 50th anniversary celebration in New York City on Wednesday evening. The 43-year-old actress was dressed to the nines in a long and slinky black dress that highlighted her cleavage.The mother-of-one skipped a bra as she confidently rocked the plunging frock, which had an asymmetrical hemline.  Gorgeous: Katie Holmes was a sight to see as she attended Bulgari's 50th anniversary celebration in New York City on Wednesday eveningThe silky getup boasted thin spaghetti straps as it flawlessly clung to Katie's 5ft9in frame.The fashionista, known for her understated and elegant style, teamed the look with a pair of black leather square-toe boots.  Her deep brunette hair was glossy as it cascaded over her shoulders and down her back with a soft texture.She kept her makeup look simple as well, accentuating her olive complexion with soft blush and nude pink lip stain.  Stunner: The 43-year-old actress was dressed to the nines in a long and slinky black dress that highlighted her cleavage Adding to the stellar presentation, she wore a delicate gold necklace with a circular pendant that rested on her chest.She complemented the accessory with a wrap-around gold cuff worn on her left wrist.Holmes, who shares daughter Suri, 16, with ex husband Tom Cruise, donned glassy black nail polish on her nails.

told Variety. As part of Fraser’s cover story, “Mummy” director Stephen Sommers told the mag the reasons he cast the actor in the first place. “He could throw a punch and take a punch and he had a great sense of humor,” Sommers said.

When you think about Brendan Fraser’s greatest film moments, almost all of them will be from some point in the ‘90s. That was just prime Fraser-ness.

Brendan Fraser famously portrayed Rick O’Connell in the three original The Mummy films, which were released in theaters beginning in 1999.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Brendan Fraser landed on the A-list thanks to his roll as the rollicking adventurer Rick O’Connell in “The Mummy” and its two sequels. And he hasn’t returned to the land of the undead since 2008’s “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” but Fraser says he’s open to revisiting the franchise that made him a megastar. “I don’t know how it would work,” he admits. “But I’d be open to it if someone came up with the right conceit.” Fraser shared his thoughts on the film series as part of a Variety cover story on the making of “The Whale,” a drama about an obese man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter. That film has landed him in the thick of the Oscar race.

Katie Holmes cut a relaxed figure while walking through New York City on Tuesday. The actress, 43, wore a baggy white sweater which hung off her slender frame. The Batman Begins star added comfortable-looking gray sweatpants to the ensemble.  Relaxed: Katie Holmes cut a relaxed figure while walking through New York City on TuesdayShe tied her dark brown hair up into a tall bun, and she seemed to go without makeup during the afternoon out.  The Ohio native carried a white canvas bag over her right shoulder. She walked in tall, multicolored sneakers. Though she was joined by a friend during her afternoon out, Holmes was without her beau Bobby Wooten III.  The actress, 43, wore a baggy white sweater which hung off her slender frame Without her man: Though she was joined by a friend during her afternoon out, Holmes was without her beau Bobby Wooten III (pictured June 2022)The couple first made their relationship public in April, as they kissed and strolled hand-in-hand through Central Park in New York City.The two have much in common, both hailing from the Midwest and having performed on Broadway.Bobby was in American Utopia, while Katie made her Broadway debut in the 2008 revival of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons and acted in Dead Accounts in 2012.Katie was previously linked to NYC chef Emilio Vitolo Jr.

Tom Cruise has hired a security team after he and director Christopher McQuarrie received a series of threats from a former employee.The A-list actor, 60, and the Mission: Impossible filmmaker, 53, acquired the services of the security team after a stunt producer was let go, which led to 'angry protests' and 'fears of further reprisals,' The Sun reported.An insider with the film told the outlet, 'Tom and Chris are still working on Mission: Impossible 8, mostly in the UK, but things have got increasingly unpleasant with a former crew member and now it's a case of taking no chances.' The latest: Tom Cruise, 60, has hired a security team after he and director Christopher McQuarrie received a series of threats from a former employee. He was snapped in May in France 'It's a bit of art imitating life, on set it's all about heavy protection and threats and now the same thing is going on behind the cameras.'According to the outlet, the employee had been assigned to find filming locations for scenes - including one depicting a train crash - but his plans were not put into motion in the film.

Tom Cruise has ambition too grand for this world.

Tom Cruise is out of his mind… And this world!

Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at the memorial service for Bert Fields, a lawyer to the stars who passed away at the age of 93.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's daughter Bella shares amazing career newsThe actor appeared through a video at the service held earlier in the month, two months after his passing in August, which was obtained by TMZ, and it sees him reflecting on his life with Bert.VIDEO: Tom Cruise is swamped by fans on dinner date with Salma HayekHe talked first of how he met the lawyer, which was back in 1989 as he was having dinner with Dustin Hoffman ahead of the release of Rain Man."I sit next to this extraordinary person," he shared. "I didn't really know who he was.

Tom Cruise is set to perform a spacewalk for an upcoming film, making him the first civilian to do so.Speaking to the BBC, Universal chairwoman Dame Donna Langley revealed that the actor, if all goes to plan, will be blasted into space to film scenes on and outside the International Space Station.“Tom Cruise is taking us to space. He’s taking the world to space.

Tom Cruise’s death-defying stunt in Top Gun: Maverick would have caused his body to ‘splatter’ in real life, according to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.The stunt features in the early scenes of the film, and sees Cruise’s character Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell hit hypersonic speeds of Mach 10.5 (around 8,000mph). When Mav’s attempt to hit those speeds begins to go wrong, he is forced to eject from the plane before it is completely destroyed, angering his superiors.It was a scene that wowed fans of the film, which grossed over £1billion worldwide, but Tyson is not convinced.

Tom Cruise recorded a video message for Bert Fields‘ memorial service last Sunday (October 2) in Santa Monica, California.

 The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman on a movie pitch that involves filming in space, which was first tabled in 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic halted plans.Cruise and Liman are said to have reached out to Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) on an idea which will see the actor take a rocket up to the International Space Station.“I think Tom Cruise is taking us to space, he’s taking the world to space,” UFEG Chairman Donna Langley said, per BBC News.“That’s the plan.

Tom Cruise may be headed for a new mission, and this time it’s in space.  The "Mission Impossible" actor and "The Bourne Identity" director Doug Liman have reportedly reached out to Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman Donna Langley for a movie that will be out of this world.  The movie pitch included Cruise taking a rocket up to the International Space Station.  "I think Tom Cruise is taking us to space, he’s taking the world to space," Langely said, according to BBC News. "That’s the plan.

 Tom Cruise could go where no actor has gone before: space.The 60-year-old could perform a spacewalk for an upcoming film. Universal chairwoman Donna Langley hinted at the future blockbuster, telling the BBC, 'We have a great project in development with Tom that does contemplate him taking a rocket to the Space Station.' The final frontier: Tom Cruise could go where no actor has gone before. Space.

Tom Cruise is set to do a spacewalk for a movie.The Top Gun star, 60, is in talks with Universal for out-of-this-world stunts in an upcoming blockbuster.Dame Donna Langley, chairwoman of the film studio, revealed: “We have a great project in development with Tom that does contemplate him taking a rocket to the Space Station.READ MORE: Tom Cruise fans notice actor's 5ft 7in height isn't edited in Top Gun: Maverick“And hopefully he will become the first civilian to do a space walk outside of the International Space Station. He will play a down-on-his-luck guy who finds himself in the position of being the only person who could save Earth.”Plans for the film emerged in 2020 when Nasa’s Jim Bridenstine said: “Nasa is excited to work with Tom aboard the Space Station!”The flick is set to be the first action motion picture to be filmed in outer space in partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX.Musk replied to NASA on Twitter saying the project "should be a lot of fun!"Cruise played an astronaut in 2013 film Oblivion, when he safeguarded Earth's natural resources from alien invaders.He also narrated the 2002 Imax documentary Space Station 3D.