Tom Cruise is scheduled to make a dramatic appearance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 11, where he is anticipated to perform a skydive during the transition to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, this daring feat was covertly recorded in March of this year. Cruise, who has been present at several events during the Paris Games, such as women's gymnastics qualifiers and swimming contests, has shown great excitement for the occasion. "It's awesome," Cruise remarked, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. "Great stories, great athletes. It's incredible what they have to do, the sense of accomplishment," he added.
The segment featuring Cruise is being masterminded by the production company Fulwell 73, known for projects like Hulu's The Kardashians and Adele's 2021 CBS special One Night Only. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles portion will blend pre-recorded and live components, infusing the Olympic handoff with a vibrant flair. Initially, there were proposals for a grand celebration at Will Rogers State Beach, where the Olympic flag would be ceremonially passed on. However, these plans were scrapped due to concerns raised by the Los Angeles Police Department about possible disturbances along the Pacific Coast Highway and the challenge of obtaining required permits from the California Coastal Commission.
The closing ceremonies of the Olympics traditionally showcase elaborate and frequently celebrity-filled spectacles. For instance, the 2008 Beijing Games featured a notable performance by Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis on a mock bus heading to London. Likewise, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics were marked by high-profile performances from Lionel Richie, The Beach Boys, and film composer John Williams.
