In an exciting collaboration, Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has joined forces with Warner Bros. Discovery to develop and produce original and franchise theatrical movies. The announcement, shared through Deadline, reveals that Cruise and his production company will establish offices on the Warner Bros. Discovery lot in Burbank.
This collaboration comes under the leadership of Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, who assumed the roles of co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group in 2022. The statement highlights the expectation that Cruise, with his global appeal, will create blockbuster films that might pave the way for sequels.
De Luca and Abdy expressed their enthusiasm for working with Cruise, describing him as an “absolute legend in the film industry.” Their overarching vision is to restore Warner Bros. to its former glory, leveraging the studio’s exceptional resources, storytelling IP, and talent.
David Zaslav, chief of Warner Bros. Discovery, played a pivotal role in the decision, emphasizing the mission to bring Cruise back to Warner Bros. The collaboration aims to capitalize on Cruise’s talent and contribute to the resurgence of Warner Bros.
Cruise, who has previously collaborated with Warner Bros., conveyed his respect for the team’s commitment to movies, fans, and the theatrical experience. He expressed eagerness about creating exceptional movies in the future. The partnership marks an exciting chapter for both Cruise and Warner Bros. Discovery, with the anticipation of delivering captivating cinematic experiences to audiences worldwide.
