The Nascar Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon has expressed his enthusiasm for a potential continuation of the 1990 cult classic “Days of Thunder” and reveals that he spoke to Tom Cruise that he was happening.
According to the Associated Press, Gordon spoke about it Before the weekend on weekends Daytona 500confirmed that he was in contact with cruise in terms of the project.
“I absolutely talked to Tom about it because I want him to do the project,” said Gordon. “We want to be part of it if it should happen.”
Interest in a continuation of Days of Thunder, in which Cruise played as the leading role Stock Car Racer Cole TrickleSince the Hollywood reporter last November that Cruise had discussed the idea with Paramount pictures, it has been swivelable. The approach reflects how cruise revived another of his legendary roles in “Top Gun: Maverick” 2022, an extremely successful sequel from 1986 by “Top Gun”.
Despite the interest of cruise in the project, he has not yet fully committed himself. His packed schedule includes A Confirmed third top weapons filmas well as several other projects in development.
Another factor that could influence the decision of Cruise is Apple’s impending formula -1 Brad Pittwhich is due to come to cinemas in June. The film’s success could play a role in determining whether a continuation of Days of Thunder is progressing.
Cruise and Gordon have a story in which Cruise appears at a 2015 Nascar banquet to withdraw Gordon as four-time champions of the Nascar Cup series from full-time separation. Gordon remains a main character in sports as deputy chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. The team recently won the driver in the Daytona 500 with the driver William ByronGordons also cement legacy in sports.