Jonathan Levine to Direct Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder 2'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount is moving forward with a sequel to the 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder, with Jonathan Levine set to direct and Tom Cruise returning as star and producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer.
- The sequel will be Cruise's next production project, and Levine's involvement signals Paramount's confidence following the positive reception of his upcoming sports drama Mr. Irrelevant.
- The original Days of Thunder featured Cruise as NASCAR racer Cole Trickle and included a notable cast with Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Cary Elwes, and Randy Quaid.
- The new film's script is penned by Will Staples, known for work on video games and the Michael B. Jordan film Without Remorse, though story details remain under wraps.
- Jonathan Levine brings a diverse directing background across genres, including horror, comedy, drama, and prestige TV, with recent work on Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman.
