Tom Cruise surprised everyone on a movie set near London when he helped film a scene for a new Star Wars: Starfighter movie. The moment happened during filming and was later shared in an interview.
The movie is being directed by Shawn Levy. While the team was busy shooting scenes, Tom Cruise stopped by just to watch. He was not acting in the movie. He was only visiting the set.
But something unexpected happened. In a recent interview with The New York Times, director Shawn Levy shared this behind-the-scenes moment from the set.
As the crew prepared a lightsaber action scene, Shawn Levy jokingly asked Tom Cruise if he wanted to hold one of the cameras. The scene was being filmed in a muddy area with water, making it difficult to shoot. Even though it sounded like a joke, Cruise said yes right away.
Tom Cruise stepped into the mud and water, bent down, and carefully filmed the scene using a digital camera. He focused deeply and worked like a professional cameraman. Shawn Levy later said he watched in surprise as Cruise took the task very seriously.
Levy also shared that Steven Spielberg had visited the set earlier, but Cruise was the one who actually helped film a scene. According to Levy, when people watch the movie, they will know that part of it was filmed by Tom Cruise.
The movie Star Wars: Starfighter stars Ryan Gosling and is planned for release in May 2027. The Star Wars series has faced some struggles in recent years, so fans are hoping this new film will bring fresh excitement.
There is more good news for fans. In 2027, the original Star Wars movie will return to theaters to celebrate 50 years since its first release. It will be shown in its classic form, without modern changes.
For fans, this behind-the-scenes story proves one thing: Tom Cruise truly loves filmmaking, even when it means getting his shoes muddy.