Overview

• The British Film Institute has awarded Tom Cruise its highest honor, the BFI Fellowship, for his significant economic and cultural impact on UK filmmaking over the past 40 years.
• Kenneth Branagh, Cruise's former co-star, described him as an 'underestimated actor' with the potential for a new era of acclaimed performances beyond his action roles.
• Branagh highlighted Cruise's unique approach to blockbuster franchises like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun,' calling them cinematic entertainment with serious intent.
• Cruise expressed being 'truly honoured' by the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to continue making films in the UK.
• A month-long retrospective of 27 of Cruise’s films and public events, including an 'In Conversation' session, will take place at BFI Southbank in May.