‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive)
Tom Cruise is officially returning for a sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with Paramount, as director Jonathan Levine enters talks to lead the project.
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The brief
Paramount is developing a sequel to the racing film 'Days of Thunder,' featuring the return of Tom Cruise. Jonathan Levine is currently in talks to direct the production, which TheWrap has characterized as a "legacyquel." Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Collider, and TheWrap emphasizes the potential directorial appointment of Levine and Cruise's confirmed return.
Additionally, Daytona Racing Digest reports that the NASCAR chief has hinted at major movie installments amid these rumors. Future developments depend on the finalization of Jonathan Levine's directing agreement and further confirmations regarding the film's production timeline.
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Quick answers
Who is returning for the sequel?
Tom Cruise is officially returning for the film.
Who is in talks to direct?
Jonathan Levine is in talks to direct the project for Paramount.
Has NASCAR commented on the news?
According to Daytona Racing Digest, the NASCAR chief hinted at major movie installments amidst the rumors.
Coverage (8)
- Tom Cruise is revving up for a sequel to one of his classic movies empireonline.com · 3h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel Variety · 3h ago
- 'Days of Thunder 2': Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel Yahoo · 3h ago
- Tom Cruise Officially Returns for Sequel to His Best Action Movie Since 'Top Gun' Collider · 3h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel TheWrap · 3h ago
- NASCAR chief hints at major movie installments amidst Days of Thunder rumors Daytona Racing Digest · 3h ago
- Jonathan Levine In Talks To Direct Paramount’s Tom Cruise ‘Days Of Thunder’ Sequel Deadline · 3h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
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