“I’m Tom Motherf*cking Cruise, I Can Pretend”: Tom Crusie’s Controversial Onscreen Portrayal Gets Classic Joe Rogan Reaction

Published 12/31/2022, 5:44 AM EST
Joe Rogan‘s podcast, simply known as ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, has exploded in popularity over the past few years. Moreover, with celebrity guests ranging from Elon Musk to Edward Snowden appearing on the podcast. In his recent episode 1915, Rogan has a conversation with Brian Simpson about the movie character ‘Barry Seals’. In addition, Tom Cruise plays the role of a notorious smuggler. But Rogan made a huge revelation about the actor.
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Cruise has been a major player in Hollywood for decades, with a filmography that spans genres. In addition, this includes some of the most iconic movies of the past few decades. He first rose to fame in the 1980’s with films like ‘Risky Business’ and ‘Top Gun’, and has since starred in a wide variety of films, including ‘Jerry Maguire’, ‘Mission: Impossible’, and ‘War of the Worlds’. While he prefers to be 100% involved in the work he does, there are some things he would rather not do.
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Tom Cruise didn’t work to look like Barry Seal
In their recent podcast, Joe Rogan and Brian Simpson dive into the details of Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Barry Seals in American Made. According to the UFC commentator, Cruise did not gain weight for the role.
Rogan said, “He didn’t gain weight or anything. He’s like fu*k you.”
“I’m not gonna look like that. I’m Tom motherfu*king Cruise. I can pretend.” He further added.
Cruise is known for his dedication to his craft, often performing his own stunts and pushing himself to physical limits for his roles. He has also received numerous accolades for his work, including three Golden Globe Awards and three Academy Award nominations.
Joe Rogan reveals how Barry Seals got caught
In the 55-year-old’s account, tragedy struck Mena, Arkansas when two kids were found dead on a train track. In the police reports it states that they had fallen asleep after intoxication. However, the parents’ autopsy revealed stab wounds. Through the reports, it came to light that they have been killed.
He said, “So an investigation started and then during the investigation they realized that, that was where Barry Seal would do his dr*g drops.”
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As the investigation began, it’s known that the train track was a drop point for Barry Seal’s drug smuggling operation. Seal flew into airports and threw bags of substances out of the back of his plane at low altitudes, with pre-determined drop points for the bags.
The two kids stumbled upon one of these bags and were killed by Seal’s associates when they went to retrieve it. This incident highlights the dangerous and criminal actions of Barry Seal and the devastating consequences too.
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Overall, the podcast offers a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes process of bringing a film to life, and highlights Cruise’s commitment to delivering top-notch performances. It is no surprise that he is one of the most successful and respected actors in Hollywood. In addition, his portrayal of Barry Seals in ‘American Made’ is just one example of his talent and dedication.
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