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Tom Cruise Says He’s Blunt About His Intensity to New Co-Workers: ‘Trust Me, the Rumors Are True’

"I expect a lot and I’m up-front about it," the actor says The post Tom Cruise Says He’s Blunt About His Intensity to New Co-Workers: ‘Trust Me, the Rumors Are True’ appeared first on TheWrap .

Tom Cruise has made it clear that his intensity on movie sets is no rumor. In a recent GQ interview, the actor admitted to warning new co-workers about his reputation for being a hard worker and demanding perfection. Cruise explained that he is upfront about his expectations and stated, "The rumors are true. And do you want this?"

The actor believes that his high standards and thorough approach are essential for his work. He emphasized that he has always been intense, even receiving criticism for it in his youth, but he now embraces this trait. Cruise sees it as a sense of humor about his dedication to learning and understanding his roles. Currently, Cruise is focusing on "Digger," a challenging role directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. This film is Cruise's most demanding project to date, set to release on October 2.

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