Filming for Tom Cruise’s latest movie has come to a grinding halt after a major injury on set.
The incident occurred at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England, where a leading cast member suffered severe injuries to their pelvis and leg.
JOHN GOODMAN RUSHED TO HOSPITAL
The actor was John Goodman and he was rushed to hospital. The film, directed by Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu, stars Tom Cruise as a megalomaniac trying to save humanity.
It also features an impressive cast, including, Jesse Plemons, and Riz Ahmed, according to the Daily Mail.
Producers have set Judy as the working title and are planning to release the film in October 2026.
JOHN GOODMAN’S HIP INJURY
John Goodman, sustained a hip injury during filming. Reports say Goodman slipped during a blocking rehearsal. He was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment, according to Rolling Stone.
A Warner Bros. spokesperson confirmed, “John Goodman experienced a hip injury.
He received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover.”
John Goodman’s medical team actively treated him, and they anticipate full recovery from the injury.
TOM CRUISE AND STUNTWORK
Filming is set to resume next week once he has fully healed. The delay is a setback for the production, which is on a tight schedule and has already incurred substantial costs, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Tom Cruise boldly performs his own daring stunts film after film.
In his latest Mission: Impossibleinstallment, he revealed that he had to train himself to breathe while filming airplane stunts. This was because the lack of oxygen caused him to pass out.
This penchant for high-risk stunts often raises concerns about safety on set.
TOM CRUISE’S ACTION SEQUENCES
Cruise’s dedication to realism has led to some of the most memorable action sequences in cinema history. However, it also underscores the risks involved in filmmaking.
The halt in filming due to John Goodman’s injury is a significant setback for Tom Cruise’s latest project.
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
The incident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by filmmakers, even as they strive to create captivating stories for audiences worldwide.
In the words of a production insider, “The show must go on.”
With filming resuming next week, fans can look forward to seeing this highly anticipated film on screens in 2026.
As for now, the focus is on Goodman’s recovery and ensuring that the rest of the production unfolds smoothly.
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