The continuation of the legendary NASCAR movie, Days of Thunder, will move forward with the return of Tom Cruise as the lead, reprising his role as Cole Trickle. This news has been confirmed by the portal The Hollywood Reporter, detailing that Paramount Pictures is in negotiations with Jonathan Levine to direct the film.
The plot of the new film has yet to be revealed, but Will Staples is already working on the script. In this new installment, Cruise will co-produce the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the original, who has recently found success with an F1 movie starring Brad Pitt.
According to reports, filming for Days of Thunder 2 is expected to start in early 2027. Interest in this sequel has notably increased following the success of F1, which grossed over 600 million dollars at the box office, reigniting interest in motorsport films.
Throughout this year, legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch had been in contact with screenwriters to help develop the storyline for this new installment before his tragic passing. Several drivers, such as Christopher Bell, have expressed their excitement for the film, highlighting that it could bring a new serious perspective to the world of NASCAR, away from comedies like Talladega Nights.
Jeff Gordon, one of the greatest NASCAR idols and a personal friend of Cruise, has recently been in discussions with him about the possibilities for the sequel, as well as the impact it could have on the popularity of the magical world of NASCAR.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
SourceID: SRC_f6e6ab413dedaae8a8ac2d3063ce9371305f0428