The rumored feud between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt has captivated audiences for years. This article delves into the origins and reality behind their complicated relationship, particularly focusing on their time working together in ‘Interview With the Vampire’.
The Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Feud Rumors Explained
When Tom Cruise made an appearance on the red carpet at the European premiere of F1: The Movie, the celebrity gossip world went into a frenzy. Body language experts quickly analyzed the interaction with comments like, “It was awkward! Look at the handshake! These men clearly hate each other!” Gossip sites, such as Closer, shared theories from anonymous insiders, suggesting that Cruise was “very territorial about the U.K.”
But what’s the real story behind this supposed feud?
The Origins of the Feud
The tension between Pitt and Cruise can be traced back to their collaboration in the 1994 adaptation of Anne Rice‘s Interview With the Vampire, directed by Neil Jordan.
In an interview with Premiere, Pitt revealed that he and Cruise were fundamentally different, which began to “bug” him. He stated, “You gotta understand, Tom and I are… we walk in different directions. He’s North Pole. I’m South. He’s coming at you with a handshake, where I may bump into you, I may not. … There was this underlying competition that got in the way of any real conversation. It wasn’t nasty by any means, but it was just there and it bugged me a bit.”
However, Pitt also acknowledged Cruise’s talent, saying, “But I’ll tell you, he catches a lot of sh-t because he’s on top, but he’s a good actor and he advances in the film. He did it. You have to respect that.”
Behind the Scenes
Pitt has been candid about his challenging experience filming Interview With the Vampire. He described the shoot as “miserable,” noting that he felt he was playing the “bitch role” and had limited time to prepare. He remarked, “No discredit to Tom, man. He had pressure on him. He made it work — and good on him.”
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Christian Slater, Pitt’s costar, mentioned that he sympathized with Pitt during the grueling shoot, stating, “I think he was sick and tired of getting his face painted with those little veins and wearing fangs. But you know what? He was a professional. He did it. … He still showed up, 100 percent.”
The Aftermath
Years later, both actors were involved in the same project, but not as co-stars. Cruise was considered for the role of Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which ultimately went to Pitt and earned him an Oscar. Rumors circulated about a potential collaboration in Tarantino’s The Movie Critic, but these were unfounded.
Conclusion
So, what’s really happening between Cruise and Pitt? Cruise’s attendance at the premiere aligns with his collaboration with F1‘s director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. It raises the question: was their encounter merely a photo opportunity, or is there more to the story? Regardless, the intrigue surrounding their relationship continues to captivate fans.
