Jonathan Levine Eyes 'Days of Thunder' Sequel With Tom Cruise, Filming Set for Early 2027
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Updated · Collider · Jul 22
Jonathan Levine Eyes 'Days of Thunder' Sequel With Tom Cruise, Filming Set for Early 2027
3 articles · Updated · Collider · Jul 22
Summary
Jonathan Levine is in talks to direct Paramount’s sequel to 1990 racing drama “Days of Thunder,” with Tom Cruise attached to star and produce.
Early 2027 filming is planned, signaling the project has moved beyond development chatter even though Paramount has not announced a release date.
Jerry Bruckheimer is producing alongside Cruise, and previous reporting said Will Staples wrote the script for the follow-up.
The sequel revives Cruise’s role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle nearly 40 years after the original, while any returns by Nicole Kidman, Cary Elwes, Michael Rooker or John C. Reilly remain unclear.
The move adds to Cruise’s expanding slate after he confirmed a third “Top Gun” film, as studios keep mining his legacy action hits for new installments.