Almost Iron Man
It may come as a surprise, but Cruise was committed to Marvel’s “Iron Man” as both an actor and producer until opting out in 2004. “As it was lining up, it just didn’t feel like it was going to work,” he subsequently remarked. Despite his decision to follow his instincts, given the popularity of the “Iron Man” movie, Cruise may now ponder what could have been.
Almost Iron Man
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Longtime Friends
Genuine friendships can be difficult to find in Hollywood. Before filming “The Outsiders,” Tom Cruise and co-star Emilio Estevez were friends who auditioned for the role together. They attended the same high school in Santa Monica, and Estevez later served as Cruise’s best man in his first marriage to Mimi Rogers.
Longtime Friends
