‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive)
Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the racing film Days of Thunder with Tom Cruise set to return to the project.
- Intelligence Anchor: ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive)
- Core Takeaway: Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the racing film Days of Thunder with Tom Cruise set to return to the project.
- Signal Velocity: 10 score across 11 independent media sources and 12 indexed articles.
- Forecast Model: Story predicted to decelerate within 24h.
Where it stands
A follow-up to the racing drama Days of Thunder is moving forward at Paramount. Tom Cruise is confirmed to return for the sequel.
Coverage from outlets including Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Motorsport.com emphasizes that director Jonathan Levine is currently in talks to helm the film. Reporting also notes potential questions regarding the cast, specifically whether Brad Pitt will be involved.
Future updates will clarify the formalization of the directing contract for Levine. Industry observers are monitoring official announcements regarding further casting decisions.
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Answered
Who is set to direct Days of Thunder 2?
Jonathan Levine is in talks to direct the film.
Is Tom Cruise returning?
Yes, coverage confirms Tom Cruise is set to return for the sequel.
Will Brad Pitt be in the movie?
Coverage does not yet specify if Brad Pitt will join the cast; reports are currently questioning his potential involvement.
Coverage (12)
- Paramount pours more fuel into Days Of Thunder sequel A.V. Club · 62d ago
- Tom Cruise accelerating towards Days of Thunder sequel Yahoo · 62d ago
- Days of Thunder 2 moving forward with Tom Cruise set to return for sequel film Motorsport.com · 62d ago
- Tom Cruise is feeling the thunder as long-awaited sequel to 90s classic gets major update empireonline.com · 62d ago
- 36 Years Later, Tom Cruise's High-Octane Action Sequel Is Finally Moving Forward MovieWeb · 62d ago
- Will Brad Pitt join Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder 2'? USA Today · 62d ago
- 'Days of Thunder 2': Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel Yahoo · 62d ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel Variety · 62d ago
- Tom Cruise Officially Returns for Sequel to His Best Action Movie Since 'Top Gun' Collider · 62d ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Board Paramount Legacyquel TheWrap · 62d ago
- Jonathan Levine In Talks To Direct Paramount’s Tom Cruise ‘Days Of Thunder’ Sequel Deadline · 62d ago
- ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Racing Sequel (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 62d ago
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