Tom Cruise has sealed the deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to produce original and franchise theatrical movies.
According to a statement from the franchise, the Mission: Impossible star and his production company will establish offices at the Warner Bros. Discovery lot in Burbank.
Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, made the decision to bring Tom on board.
“We are thrilled to be working with Tom, an absolute legend in the film industry,” Luca and Abdy said in a joint statement.
They further mentioned, “We are on a mission to bring Warner Bros. back – we have the best resources, storytelling IP, and talent in the business – and we need to bring Tom Cruise back to Warner Bros! Today, that becomes a reality, and we are one step closer to achieving our ambition."
Meanwhile, Tom also expressed his thoughts regarding the new agreement, stating, “I have great respect and admiration for David, Pam, Mike, and the entire team at Warner Bros. Discovery and their commitment to movies, movie fans, and the theatrical experience.”
“I look forward to making great movies together,” the Top Gun star added.
For those unversed, Tom has previously collaborated with Warner Bros. on various films, including Magnolia, Rock of Ages, Interview With the Vampire, and Eyes Wide Shut.