Days of Thunder 2: Tom Cruise Eying Sequel to Racing Movie

Tom Cruise is trying to doubtlessly make a Days of Thunder 2.

Days of Thunder was launched in 1990. Directed by Tony Scott, the movie stars Cruise as Cole Trickle, a younger race automotive driver who’s trying to make a reputation for himself in NASCAR.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Cruise is now speaking to Paramount about doubtlessly making a sequel to Days of Thunder.

What do we all know in regards to the potential Days of Thunder 2 film?

The mission has not been formally greenlit at the moment; reasonably, Cruise is merely having discussions in regards to the concept at the moment. 

“He’s speaking [to Paramount] about Prime Gun and Days of Thunder,” a studio insider conversant in the discussions instructed The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s going to be what comes collectively first when it comes to a script. It depends upon the concept and, finally, the script.”

In keeping with a March 2022 The Hollywood Reporter article, Paramount was beforehand considering adapting Days of Thunder right into a tv collection; nevertheless, Cruise didn’t wish to transfer ahead with that mission and “strangled [the idea] in its cradle.”

Together with Cruise, Days of Thunder starred Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Nicole Kidman, Michael Rooker, John C. Reilly, Cary Elwes, Fred Thompson, and Caroline Williams.

“Within the fast-paced world of NASCAR, a rivalry brews between rookie hotshot Cole Trickle (Cruise) and veteran racer Rowdy Burns (Rooker),” the synopsis for the 1990 film reads. When each of them are significantly injured in competitors, the previous bitter rivals turn out to be shut mates. With Cole’s spirits restored by a romance with neurosurgeon Dr. Claire Lewicki (Kidman), and Rowdy nonetheless sidelined by accidents, Cole decides to race Rowdy’s automotive within the Daytona 500 towards underhanded newcomer Russ Wheeler (Elwes).”

It’s unclear if some other solid members from Days of Thunder would return for a sequel, ought to the mission transfer ahead.

Days of Thunder is at present streaming on Fubo, Paramount+, and MGM+.