‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel
Tom Cruise is officially returning for a Paramount sequel to 'Days of Thunder', with director Jonathan Levine in talks to lead the project.
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Paramount is developing a sequel to 'Days of Thunder' featuring the return of Tom Cruise. Jonathan Levine is currently in talks to direct the film, which is being described as a legacyquel.
Coverage from Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, TheWrap, and Collider emphasizes the potential directorial role of Levine and Cruise's official return to the racing franchise. Future developments include the finalization of the director's deal and potential involvement from NASCAR, as its chief has hinted at major movie installments amid these rumors according to Daytona Racing Digest.
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Quick answers
Who is in talks to direct the sequel?
Jonathan Levine is in talks to direct the film.
Which studio is producing 'Days of Thunder 2'?
The sequel is a Paramount project.
Is Tom Cruise confirmed for the movie?
Yes, according to Collider, Tom Cruise is officially returning for the sequel.
Coverage (9)
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel Variety · 1h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel Variety · 2h ago
- 'Days of Thunder 2': Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel Yahoo · 2h ago
- Tom Cruise Officially Returns for Sequel to His Best Action Movie Since 'Top Gun' Collider · 2h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel TheWrap · 2h ago
- NASCAR chief hints at major movie installments amidst Days of Thunder rumors Daytona Racing Digest · 2h ago
- Jonathan Levine In Talks To Direct Paramount’s Tom Cruise ‘Days Of Thunder’ Sequel Deadline · 2h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago broke it first
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago broke it first
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