Tom Cruise is preparing for an exciting new project in the supernatural thriller world, as director Doug Liman confirmed the actor’s involvement in the much-anticipated film Deeper. This thrilling announcement has fans buzzing, especially after Liman revealed some intriguing insights into his new venture during a New York City screening of the documentary Gaucho Gaucho.
Speaking to Showbiz411, Liman shared his excitement about diving into the horror genre for the first time, a territory that both he and Tom Cruise are about to explore together. “I have never done one, and neither has Tom,” he said, hinting at a fresh and thrilling direction for the duo. The film is set to be a supernatural thriller, marking a departure from their previous work together, which includes action-packed blockbusters like Edge of Tomorrow.
Deeper, however, isn’t just a new chapter for Cruise and Liman. It also brings a long-awaited development for fans of Edge of Tomorrow. Liman has been vocal about his thoughts on a potential sequel to the 2014 sci-fi action film, and now it seems like that possibility is coming to fruition. The director recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his feelings on revisiting the Edge of Tomorrow universe. According to Liman, rewatching the original movie has solidified his conviction to only proceed with a sequel if he can surpass the excellence of the first film.
“I hadn’t watched it in years, but I’ve started re-watching it this year,” Liman shared. “I recently re-watched the movie with the studio. I’ve watched it with Tom Cruise. I’m going to re-watch it with Emily Blunt.” He continued, expressing his admiration for the movie but also his desire to make the sequel even better. “So the good news is that I’m like, ‘Wow, it’s a really good movie,’ but the bad news is that I’m like, ‘Wow, it’s a really good movie. I only want to do a sequel if I can do it better.'”
Liman’s dedication to delivering a sequel that surpasses its predecessor speaks volumes about his commitment to excellence. “But I’m trying to do that, so there’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t spend a little bit of time figuring out how to do it and do it better,” he added. This level of determination and focus has only heightened fans’ anticipation for what is sure to be an incredible follow-up, should it move forward.
The Edge of Tomorrow sequel has been on the horizon since 2016, with MGM Studios acquiring the rights to the story by writer Max Landis. Since then, the film has evolved significantly, with various changes and ideas constantly being explored. But Liman’s insistence on surpassing the original film has ensured that the project has remained in development longer than many fans expected.
As for Deeper, Cruise’s involvement in the supernatural thriller adds yet another layer of intrigue to the already highly anticipated film. Fans of both Liman and Cruise have long awaited another collaboration, and Deeper promises to be something entirely new and thrilling for the duo. With both filmmakers venturing into uncharted territory, the project is set to be an exciting chapter in their careers.
As the Edge of Tomorrow sequel and Deeper continue to take shape, one thing is clear: Tom Cruise and Doug Liman are dedicated to bringing something exceptional to their audiences, and they won’t settle for anything less than perfection.
