What’s up guys, it’s Emile Ennis Jr. with Clevver News, and audio footage of Tom Cruise
tearing into his Mission Impossible 7 crew members for breaking pandemic protocol has
gone viral, causing the Internet to take sides on his ballistic & aggressive approach.
Ok, so we’re all a little on edge due to literally everything that went down throughout
2020, but Tom Cruise appeared to have gone so far over the edge after some crew members
on the set of Mission Impossible 7 reportedly broke COVID-19 guidelines.
In the leaked audio footage, Tom, who also serves as an executive producer for the film,
exploded into a rage of fury to the team of crew members after sources close to production
revealed that two people weren’t standing within six feet of one another in front of
a computer screen.
Although the crew was reportedly all wearing face coverings, Tom pinpointed the specific
crew members who broke pandemic guidelines, telling them, “If I see you do it again
you’re fucking gone,” among many other explicit threats.
“We are creating thousands of jobs, you motherfuckers!
I don’t ever want to see it again.
Ever!
And if you don’t do it, you’re fired, and I see you do it again, you’re fucking
gone!”
Tom has reportedly been very strict about enforcing the COVID guidelines on set (rightfully
so), and it seems his reaction was due to the realization that many other industry workers
have lost their jobs, as he called the Mission Impossible set the “gold standard.”
He went on to say, “They’re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because
of us.
Because they believe in us and what we’re doing.
I’m on the phone with every f—ing studio at night, insurance companies, producers and
they’re looking at us and using us to make their movies.”
He also noted that many employees are losing their homes and are unable to put food on
their tables over productions being shut down, adding, “That’s what I sleep with every
night – the future of this f**king industry!
So I’m sorry, I am beyond your apologies.
I have told you, and now I want it, and if you don’t do it, you’re out.
We are not shutting this fucking movie down!
Is it understood?
If I see it again, you’re f**king gone.”
Tom did admit that he trusts this crew to be here, which is likely why he was so infuriated
that some would take advantage of the fact that his crew was able to return to work.
Another reason for Tom’s outburst is because production for the film was already delayed
in October when 12 people on set in Italy tested positive for coronavirus.
Production resumed a week later as the crew returned to Italy two weeks ago, however,
The Sun reported that five staffers booked a one-way ticket home and quit after he launched
into a second tirade last night.
A source revealed to the outlet QUOTE, “The first outburst was big but things haven’t
calmed since.
Tension has been building for months and this was the final straw.
Since it became public, there has been more anger and several staff have walked.”
Tom reportedly “can’t take any more after the lengths he’s gone through to keep filming
at all,” and is deeply upset that people aren’t taking these guidelines as seriously
as he is.
Although Tom likely had good intentions, the Internet had very mixed reactions to hearing
his shocking rampage, as many felt that although COVID protocol shouldn’t be broken, this
was not a way to talk to anyone.
One user called his behavior ‘abusive’ writing, “I agree that he shouldn't tolerate
broken rules but this angry, screaming fit is unprofessional and uncalled for.
He has anger issues.
He's frightening.”
Another person pointed out the double standards
within the industry, tweeting, “People are praising him for his mask diligence, but imagine
if this were a woman.
If Sandra Bullock spoke like this to her crew, that's all she'd ever be remembered for from
then on and her career would effectively be over.”
And this user joked, “Can’t wait for ‘Mission Impossible 8: Tom Cruise vs Karen’.”
Others came to Tom’s defense, arguing that the guidelines are set in place to save peoples’
lives, and that this crew is lucky to even be able to work.
This person wrote, “Tom Cruise is a producer on the film.
It's his responsibility to enforce those guidelines,” while another user said, “We need more people
in the USA protecting lives and jobs as Tom Cruise is attempting to do.
Right on Tom Cruise!!
You ROCK!!”
Even George Clooney chimed in during Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show, admitting that he
completely understands where Tom’s frustration stemmed from, saying QUOTE, “He didn’t
overreact, because it is a problem.
I have a friend who’s an AD on another TV show who just had the almost exact same thing
happen with not quite as far out a response.”
However, George did reveal that he wouldn’t have done it that big or called people out,
adding, “You’re in a position of power and it’s tricky, right?
You do have a responsibility for everybody else and he’s absolutely right about that.
And if the production goes down, a lot of people lose their jobs.
People have to understand that and have to be responsible.
It’s just not my style to take everybody to task that way.”
Whether you agree with Tom’s approach or not, one thing is clear in that he will do
anything in his power to protect his crew and create a safe environment for everyone
involved in the project.
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Clevver video.
Then be sure to let me know all your thoughts on Tom’s approach in berating his crew down
here in the comments, or if you commend him for expressing concern.
I’m your host Emile Ennis Jr., bye guys.