Tom Cruise Scolds: Michael Cera's On-Set Mishap Revealed
The story of Tom Cruise scolding Michael Cera for talking during a take reveals a humorous, yet disciplined, side of the legendary actor on set. It highlights an amusing incident from the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.
Michael Cera, known for his role in Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme," experienced firsthand Cruise's dedication to his craft during the filming of a pre-taped sketch for the MTV Movie Awards. Cruise reprised his "Tropic Thunder" character, Hollywood agent Les Grossman, a role he has considered developing into its own film.
Cera recounted his "little moment" with Cruise on the "Louis Theroux Podcast," as reported by Entertainment Weekly. The incident occurred during a series of interactions Cruise had with various performers for the segment.
Tom Cruise's Leadership and On-Set Demeanor
According to Cera, Tom Cruise effectively "runs the set." Despite being there for a brief five minutes, Cera observed Cruise acting as a leader, almost like the first assistant director. This dedication and leadership were evident from their initial interaction.
Cera recalled arriving on set while they were shooting and conversing with the writer. Their quiet conversation, though forty feet away, was audible. Cruise, whom Cera had never met, paused the take and asked, "Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?"
While Cruise was joking, the message was clear: maintain silence during filming. Cera described the moment as "surreal."
Later, when Cera was filming his part, Cruise playfully called him out on his earlier on-set behavior. "Then I met him and he is like, 'Talking during a fucking take,'" Cera remembered. "I knew he was playing around, so I was like, 'Hey man, it wasn’t me, it was the writer.' He was like, 'I’m kidding, I’m kidding.' And I was like, 'I’m kidding, too.'"
Tom Cruise's Dedication to Filmmaking
The on-set incident highlights Cruise's dedication to his craft, but it is also clear that Cruise has a sense of humor. Cruise is currently enjoying the success of the latest "Mission: Impossible" film and has affirmed his commitment to filmmaking.
He told THR that he plans to continue making movies well into his eighties and even his hundreds. "I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films — I’m excited," he stated, expressing his love for making movies.
Cruise added that he feels "very fortunate to be able to make the films that I make and I love it. I love just making movies.”
The anecdote of Tom Cruise playfully scolding Michael Cera for talking during a take not only provides a humorous glimpse into the dynamics of a Hollywood set but also underscores Cruise's unwavering commitment to his craft and his enduring passion for filmmaking.