Henry Cavill jokes Tom Cruise might be invincible: 'I don't even know if he can bleed'
Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise
Henry Cavill
who starred alongside Tom Cruise in '
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
,' recently shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes insights that showcase just how far Cruise is willing to push himself for a perfect shot. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live following the release of the film, Cavill was asked the question that's crossed many minds: does Tom Cruise actually have a death wish?
Cavill, known for his role as Superman, laughed off the suggestion before explaining Cruise's mindset when it comes to
action scenes
. 'You'd think so,' Cavill said, 'but no. He's just that good at it. Sure, he gets hurt, but honestly, I'm not convinced Tom Cruise can actually bleed.' His response, half-joking and half-awestruck, painted a picture of a man whose commitment to practical
stunts
is nearly superhuman.
Cruise's injury didn't stop him from running just six weeks later
The conversation turned to a particularly infamous stunt during which Cruise leaped between buildings — a move that went slightly off course and resulted in a broken ankle. Doctors reportedly warned the actor that he'd need six months to recover and might never run again.
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But Cruise's response was characteristically defiant. 'That's not good. That doesn't work,' he told them. And somehow, just six weeks later, he was back on set. running again, as if the injury had never happened.
Even
Simon Pegg
won't rewatch the moment cruise got hurt
The jaw-dropping leap was later revisited by the cast on 'The Graham Norton Show,' where Simon Pegg admitted that Cruise tried to show him the playback but he couldn't bring himself to watch. Pegg recalled how Cruise finished the shot despite the painful injury, continuing to run on a broken ankle past the camera. 'Oh, that's so him,' was the reaction from everyone on set which is a mix of admiration and disbelief.
A fearless legacy that only grows with time
Tom Cruise has made a career out of redefining action cinema, often at the cost of his own bones. From clinging to planes mid-air to scaling skyscrapers, his stunt work in 'Mission: Impossible' has become just as legendary as the franchise itself. And for co-stars like Cavill, who admire both the madness and the mastery, the experience seems to leave one question lingering: is Tom Cruise even human?
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