Tom Cruise accepts his MTV Film Award flying in P-51 Mustang aircraft
It’s a high-flying achievement.
Tom Cruise took the skies in his P-51 Mustang aircraft Sunday to accept his MTV Movie Award for Greatest Efficiency in a Film for the movie “High Gun: Maverick.”
The 60-year-old, who had his golden popcorn trophy within the co-pilot’s seat, thanked his fanbase for his or her love and help in a pre-recorded message.
“Hello, everybody, thanks a lot for this award,” mentioned Cruise. “I make these movies for you. I like you. I like entertaining you. How a lot you get pleasure from it, how a lot you recognize it. There is no such thing as a higher feeling and I hope you get pleasure from this.”
The A-list actor additionally took time to plug his upcoming “Mission Inconceivable” movie.
“I hope you get pleasure from ‘Mission Inconceivable: Lifeless Reckoning Half 1.’ It’ll be popping out in July,” mentioned Cruise, including that the movie will probably be a “wild experience.”
“Have a beautiful summer time. Thanks once more for letting me entertain you. It’s an absolute privilege. We’ll see you on the motion pictures,” completed Cruise earlier than maneuvering his aircraft again down towards the bottom.
The actor was nominated for the award alongside “Elvis” star Austin Butler, KeKe Palmer from “Nope,” Florence Pugh for the thriller “Don’t Fear Darling” and Micheal B. Jordan for “Creed III.”
The Put up reached out to Cruise for remark.
The looks contained in the aircraft marked the “Jack Reacher” star’s second pre-recorded message of the night.
Throughout the coronation live performance for King Charles III, the actor delivered one other gravity-defying assertion to the newly-crowned monarch.
“Your Majesty, you will be my wingman anytime,” mentioned Cruise acknowledging the King’s 23-year army service document in each the Navy and Air Power.
Followers have been divided over the obnoxious acceptance speech.
“Hey, this is identical clip from the coronation,” tweeted one fan.
“Nobody accepts an award higher than @TomCruise,” gushed one other.
“WAHHOOOO CONGRATULATIONS TC,” said one very excited individual.
Different viewers slammed the Golden Globe actor’s win saying that Austin Butler, 31, ought to have received.
“Nah Austin ought to have received,” tweeted one individual.
“You’re joking,” said one other.
The 2023 MTV Awards have been among the many first casualties of the continued writers’ strike after host Drew Barrymore dropped out mere days earlier than the present was set to air in help of the protestors.
“I’ve listened to the writers, and in an effort to really respect them, I’ll pivot from internet hosting the MTV Film & TV Awards reside in solidarity with the strike,” mentioned Barrymore, 48, in a press release. “All the things we have fun and honor about motion pictures and tv is born out of their creation.”
“And till an answer is reached, I’m selecting to attend however I’ll be watching from house and hope you’ll be part of me. I thank MTV, who has really been a few of the greatest companions I’ve ever labored with,” Barrymore’s assertion continued. “I can’t wait to be part of this subsequent 12 months, once I can really have fun all the things that MTV has created, which is a present that enables followers to decide on who the awards go to and is really inclusive.”