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In today’s Hollywood, true superstars are a rare breed, and Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise stand as two of the brightest. Their larger-than-life presence and influence have left a mark not only on the film industry but also on global pop culture that needs to be studied.
Doug Liman, the talented director behind some of their memorable projects, is one of the lucky few to have worked with both these powerhouses. Naturally, fans were eager to know what it was like to direct such legends. And oh boy, did he have stories to tell!
Doug Liman didn’t have the smoothest experience working with Angelina Jolie…
Working with Hollywood iconsAngelina Jolieand Tom Cruise is no small feat, andDoug Limanhas done both. He directed Jolie inMr. & Mrs. Smith, and teamed up with Cruise forEdge of TomorrowandAmerican Made.
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In an interview with Time (viaExpress), Liman shared his experiences. The set ofMr. & Mrs. Smithwas anything but ordinary, and turns out the behind-the-scenes drama wasn’t just limited to the buzz around Jolie and Pitt’s relationship.
Sparks also flew between Jolie and Liman, but not the romantic kind, as they occasionally clashed over creative choices, leading to some heated arguments. He explained,
When I was shooting a scene on Mr. & Mrs Smith, and I had one idea of how the scene should play out . . . Angelina Jolie had a different idea. I said, OK, we could sit here and argue, but we’re wasting time. Let’s just shoot it both ways.
He further revealed,
And she was like, ‘But, then you’ll just use your way, in the editing room.’ And I was like, well, I am the director. I might. But I’m going to use the way that’s actually best for the movie. I have no ego in this.
Angelina Jolie has been called a “diva ” or difficult to work with in the past, but at its core, it’s just a case of a passionate actor clashing with a passionate director, both determined to make the best film possible. In the end, whatever disagreements they had were clearly worth it, asMr. & Mrs. Smithbecame a huge hit.
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In contrast, Doug Liman’s experience with the one-and-onlyTom Cruisewas a whole different story. Everyone knows Cruise is an actor who gives it his all, and then some.
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Despite his age, he keeps raising the bar with every film, taking on even more daring, high-risk stunts himself. Talking about Cruise, Liman in the same interview shared his thoughts on what it is like to work with such an unstoppable force. He said,
That conversation would never happen with Tom. Tom would be just like, ‘You want it upside down? Right side up? I’ll give it to you every possible way for the editing room. I want you to have as many choices as possible so you can make the best movie possible that you can make.’
At the end of the day, Tom Cruise is also every bit as passionate about his craft as Angelina Jolie. He’s an actor who places complete trust in his directors and pours everything he has into making the best film possible. While Jolie and Cruise may have distinctly different approaches, it’s clear that both their dedication is equally admirable.
Thus, one can say although their methods may vary, but their results speak for themselves. Time and again, they’ve delivered unforgettable performances and massive hits, cementing their names as two of the greatest stars Hollywood has ever witnessed.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
