At the New York City premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on May 18, 2025, Tom Cruise took a moment to commend fellow actors Michael B. Jordan and Ana de Armas for their exceptional talent and recent accomplishments.
Cruise Praises Michael B. Jordan’s Talent
Cruise lauded Michael B. Jordan as “enormously talented,” expressing admiration for his work with director Ryan Coogler. He highlighted Jordan’s recent success with the period vampire thriller Sinners, which has become the second-highest-grossing domestic film of the year, trailing only A Minecraft Movie. Jordan had attended the London premiere of the Mission: Impossible film on May 15, where he and Cruise shared a warm moment on the red carpet. Cruise posted his support for Sinners on Instagram, encouraging fans to see it in theaters and stay through the credits. He reiterated his commitment to supporting other actors and filmmakers, stating his door is always open.
Acknowledging Ana de Armas’ Versatility
In addition to praising Jordan, Cruise also commended Ana de Armas for her acting abilities amid their frequent public appearances together. At the New York City premiere, Cruise described de Armas as a “very, very talented” actress with strong dramatic and comedic skills and an impressive learning curve. He highlighted her performance in the upcoming John Wick spinoff, Ballerina, which he recently viewed and described as excellent. De Armas confirmed on Good Morning America that they are collaborating on several projects. Speculation about their growing professional relationship started after they were first seen together in February and have since been spotted on multiple occasions, including during de Armas’ recent birthday in London. Cruise also reflected positively on his longstanding role in the Mission: Impossible franchise, stating he wouldn’t change a thing about the experience. The latest installment, The Final Reckoning, received a five-minute standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival premiere and will officially release in theaters on May 23, 2025.
