In an exciting development for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is reportedly set to star in the closing ceremony.
The event, scheduled for August 11 at the Stade de France, will mark the conclusion of more than two weeks of extraordinary sporting achievements and celebrations.
Cruise, renowned for his daring stunts and action-packed roles, will reportedly perform a spectacular stunt during the ceremony.
According to TMZ, the 62-year-old actor has been preparing for months to execute a skydiving feat that will symbolize the handover of the Olympic Games to the next host city, Los Angeles, for the 2028 Olympics.
The ceremony, titled “Records,” is directed by Thomas Jolly and promises to be a visual and artistic extravaganza.
It will feature a massive stage of 2,800 square meters, with performances from over a hundred acrobats, dancers, and circus artists.
The show aims to celebrate the athletes’ accomplishments and the spirit of the Games in a grand and memorable way.
According to sources, Cruise will begin his performance by swinging from atop the Stade de France and then parachuting into the stadium’s field, carrying the official Olympic flag.
This live segment will be followed by a pre-recorded sequence showing Cruise traveling by airplane and eventually skydiving onto the iconic Hollywood sign, continuing the handover to Los Angeles.
Cruise’s involvement was initiated through his idea, which he shared with the International Olympic Committee. Known for his passion for the Olympics, Cruise also participated in the Olympic torch relay in Los Angeles in 2004, promoting a message of peace and unity.
This high-profile stunt is set to be one of the highlights of the ceremony, alongside traditional elements such as the parade of athletes, the lowering of the Olympic flag, and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame.
The event will celebrate the culmination of the Paris Games and set the stage for the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
