Tom Cruise Performs Daring Stunt at 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Cruise insisted on doing all his own stunts, transporting the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles.
Overview
- Tom Cruise jumped from the top of the Stade du France and into the stadium during the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
- Cruise then transported the Olympic flag via motorcycle to a plane headed for Los Angeles and skydived into LA.
- Casey Wasserman, LA28 president, revealed that Cruise agreed to the stunt only if he could perform all parts himself.
- Cruise and the team worked for free, with the actor fitting the stunt into a tight schedule between filming commitments.
- The closing ceremony also featured a performance by Grammy-winning singer H.E.R., adding to the event's excitement.