It has been reported that Tom Cruise will have a significant role in the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 11. He is rumored to be skydiving to the iconic Hollywood Sign during the ceremony as part of the orchestrated handoff to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympiad. The stunt was reportedly filmed in March in secret.
Tom Cruise has been present at the Paris games, attending events such as the women's gymnastics qualifiers and swimming competitions. In an interview with Reuters, he expressed his enthusiasm for the games, praising the incredible feats of the athletes and their sense of accomplishment.
The production company Fulwell 73, co-owned by James Corden and known for projects such as Hulu's The Kardashians and Adele's CBS special One Night Only, is responsible for the Los Angeles segment of the ceremony. The segment will combine pre-recorded and live elements to create a captivating show.
Initially, there were plans for a large party at Will Rogers State Beach for the handoff of the Olympic flag, but this idea was abandoned due to concerns raised by the LAPD about shutting down the Pacific Coast Highway for an extended period and difficulties in obtaining permits from the California Coastal Commission.
Fulwell 73 declined to comment on this matter.
In previous Olympic closing ceremonies, celebrity performances and spectacles have been a common feature.
At the Beijing 2008 Games, Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis collaborated on a performance of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" while perched atop a mock bus headed to London.
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, produced by David L. Wolper and Robert Jani of the Walt Disney Co., were known for their Hollywood-centric displays, with performances by artists such as Lionel Richie, The Beach Boys, and John Williams.
It is clear that the Paris 2024 Olympic Games' closing ceremony will be a star-studded event, with Tom Cruise's reported skydiving stunt adding to the excitement. As the handoff to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympiad takes place, viewers can expect a blend of live performances and pre-recorded segments that showcase the creativity and spectacle that these ceremonies are known for.
