Emily Blunt’s Viral Story About Tom Cruise Resurfaces

Emily Blunt remembers exactly when his relentless energy briefly wavered on set.

An Old Clip Resurfaces

A clip from The Graham Norton Show, which is several years old, has gone viral once again, and this time it is about the set of Edge of Tomorrow.

In the clip, Emily Blunt is asked whether she ever broke Tom Cruise’s spirit while filming the 2014 sci-fi blockbuster. She responds in a way that allows the whole world to see how tough the filming of the movie was.

Life Inside Exosuits

Edge of Tomorrow required both Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt to wear mechanized battle suits for most of the shooting, which, according to Blunt, was not easy at all, as the two actors had to carry around approximately 80 additional pounds with them every second.

This, combined with the drop-ship set that was built on a smaller scale than in real life to make the filming process easier, made the set of Edge of Tomorrow a particularly tough place to work on.

The Sardine Can

The drop-ship set, in particular, was especially challenging for the actors because it was built in such a way that they all had to fit in the confined space like sardine cans.

Combined with the mechanized suits, the stuffy and stuffy air of the drop-ship became almost unbearable for the actors during the filming process. There was practically no chance to move or breathe freely while in the drop-ship.

Cruise’s Famous Optimism

Tom Cruise is famous for his optimism and positivity, which are said to be contagious and can make even the most miserable working conditions seem somewhat bearable.

According to Emily Blunt, she could not ruin the mood for other people because of his positivity, as Cruise managed to keep his spirits high throughout the entire filming process despite the miserable conditions.

A Rare Weakness

Despite the ubiquitous positivity that Cruise brought onto the set of Edge of Tomorrow, there were moments when even he could barely conceal his frustration.

Blunt notes that such moments were particularly evident when she watched Cruise, covered in sweat, inside the drop-ship. His optimism, which had so far been unwavering, seemed to falter for the first time in a long while.

Humor As A Way Out

In order to prevent the morale of the crew from dropping, Cruise and Blunt shared humorous stories with the crew.

Such stories, along with the miserable conditions of the shoot, have since become an integral part of the general perception of Edge of Tomorrow, helping to explain the underlying camaraderie between the two leads.

Setting The Record Straight

Tom Cruise, unsurprisingly, disagreed with Blunt’s comments, saying that she in fact never broke his spirit.

In the clip from The Graham Norton Show, Cruise points out that Blunt’s words are misleading, as the conditions in the drop-ship were, indeed, particularly difficult. Nevertheless, the banter between the two actors is the reason why the clip has gone viral yet again.

Why It Matters

The fact that the clip from The Graham Norton Show has resurfaced yet again several years after the movie premiered speaks volumes about the legacy of Edge of Tomorrow.

Stories like the one about filming inside the drop-ship help to humanize Cruise, who is often put on a pedestal for his willingness to put himself through excruciating conditions for the sake of his art.

By showing that even someone as strong as Cruise can have a breaking point, the clip serves as a much-needed reminder that no one, including movie stars, is perfect.

A Set Designer’s Legacy

The reason why the set of Edge of Tomorrow, with its drop-ship and other confined spaces, was so memorable for everyone who worked on it was because of Doug Liman’s insistence on practical effects.

By using practical effects, Liman managed to make the movie look far more realistic and immersive than most sci-fi movies from the same period. It is no wonder that the legacy of Edge of Tomorrow continues to live on to this day, with the movie finding new viewers almost a decade after its initial release.