“Touched the Hollywood Sign for the First Time”: Tom Cruise Makes (A Little More) Movie History

For this special moment, which surprised many, the movie star was able to do something that is generally not allowed: touch the Hollywood sign.

Tom Cruise’s stunning masterpiece at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics caused quite a stir as rumors swirled that he was set to headline the big event. However, what many people don’t know is that this was an effort that began earlier this year.

It was a true “mission impossible” that the 62-year-old actor accomplished in front of our amazed eyes, climbing from the roof of the Stade de France before grabbing the Olympic flag, which he then “brought” to Los Angeles. Part of the show included a pre-recorded video of him riding his motorcycle past the famous Hollywood sign, which was recorded last March.

But how to keep the secret?

Indeed, keeping the coup a secret was a difficult task: “Even our own cameras, our security cameras, were off and not recording during this stuntsaid Jeff Zarinnam, president of the Hollywood Sign Trust.

As the camera cuts to a close-up Tom Cruise Zooming out to the full view of the Hollywood sign, we see that the LA landmark is adorned by the recognizable Olympic rings in the video.

“They just wanted to do something spectacular, something like the Hollywood sign, because the Hollywood sign represents Los Angeles.Zarinnam continued.

Tom Cruisewho is well known for performing his own stunts, didn’t hesitate for a second when presented with the idea: “Because Hollywood means a lot to him.”– said the president.

Private helicopter and special authorization

During the two days of filming, Tom Cruise He didn’t drive to get there: “He flew his helicopter over our helicopter right at the… Hollywood signZarinnam revealed.

And for this special moment, the movie star must do something that is not normally allowed…

“Normally, when a movie is being shot here, no one is allowed to touch the Hollywood sign. This was the first time the Hollywood sign was actually hit.“

The glitz, glamor and extravagance of the flag transfer from Paris to Los Angeles was a preview of what’s in store once the Summer Games descend on the City of Angels in 2028.

Looking forward to the next (and final) installment of the Mission Impossible saga, which returns to theaters on May 21, 2025, look out for Tom Cruise. Mission: Impossible – Dead Score Available on VOD.