Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is set to receive the British Film Institute’s highest accolade, the BFI Fellowship. The prestigious honor acknowledges his exceptional achievements as a versatile actor and his profound impact on the UK film industry.
Cruise, who is currently in the UK filming an untitled project directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu for Warner Bros. and Legendary, has played an important role in British cinema. His work spans multiple decades, with several major productions shot across the country.
The BFI emphasized that Cruise’s unwavering support for the cinematic experience was also a key reason for the award. The actor has consistently encouraged audiences to watch films on the big screen, while his movies have generated significant box office revenue worldwide.
Expressing his gratitude, Cruise shared his appreciation for the recognition, stating, “I am truly honored by this acknowledgment. I’ve been making films in the UK for over 40 years and have no plans to stop. The UK is home to incredibly talented professionals—actors, directors, writers, and crews, as well as some of the most stunning locations in the world. I’m grateful for all the BFI has done to support UK filmmaking and this incredible art form we share.”
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The BFI Fellowship will be officially presented to Cruise at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on May 12. A day before the ceremony, he will participate in a special ‘In Conversation’ session at BFI Southbank. Additionally, the institute will host a month-long retrospective of his film career, screening 27 of his most acclaimed movies.
The American actor and movie producer now joins a tall list of previous BFI Fellows, Cruise will share the honor with cinematic legends such as David Lean, Bette Davis, Akira Kurosawa, Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan, among others.
This comes as no surprise because, Cruise has a long-standing relationship with the UK, having filmed many of his blockbuster hits there. The “Mission: Impossible” franchise, which has been a cornerstone of his career, has frequently used UK locations.
Notably, he sustained an ankle injury while filming “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” in London. His latest installment, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” was primarily filmed at Longcross Studios and in the Lake District. Aside the spy movies, the actor has worked on other iconic films in the UK.
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