How Much Did Tom Cruise Charge For His Daring Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony Stunt? Here's What We Know

Remember that jaw-dropping stunt Tom Cruise pulled off at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony? The Mission Impossible star left everyone stunned as he soared through the sky in a thrilling, high-flying act that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Known for his fearless action roles, Cruise showed that even at the age of 62 years, he’s still the king of adrenaline-fueled stunts. But here’s the real shocker – the price tag for this epic stunt? Absolutely nothing! Yes, you read that right. The Hollywood legend didn’t charge a single penny for his heart-pounding act!

Casey Wasserman, President and Chairman of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, recently opened up about Tom Cruise’s attention-grabbing stunt, revealing that the actor did it all for free.

Speaking at the CNBC x Boardroom: Game Plan panel, Wasserman recalled how Cruise immediately got on the plane for the scene after finishing the shooting of his film. “It’s amazing how fast he got to LA, isn’t it? He finished filming Mission: Impossible at 6 p.m. in London and got right on a plane. He landed in LA at 4 a.m. and filmed the scene where he pulls onto a military plane,” he said as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Delving into further backstory, he added, “We realised we were producing a 15-minute live TV show, and so I hired who I think is the best person in the world to do that,” mentioning producer and live TV guru Ben Winston. Once Cruise was finalised, they understood that he wanted to do all his stunts, just like he does in the films.

While Winston went on to praise the actor and said, “I don’t think there’s anybody like him in the world. There is no better collaborator,” Wasserman revealed how everyone, including Cruise, did the project for free.

The original idea for the stunt was with a stunt double, but it was Tom Cruise who really wanted to be a part of the performance, they shared.

At the Paris Olympics closing ceremony last month, Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance to the event, rappelling from the roof of the Stade de France, before he sped off to hand over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles. He even rode on a motorcycle, exiting the stadium in style. The live event was later transitioned to a pre-recorded video, showing him skydiving down to the iconic Hollywood sign with the Olympic rings.